Day Habilitation Program Assistant

The Special Services Department at JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ is hiring a part-time Day Habilitation Program Assistant. You will work alongside a program leader with a group of adults with special needs, running activities that build their social and life skills. Paid training is required before starting.

**Schedule:** Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Responsibilities:
• Help run all program activities and manage the group to encourage positive peer interaction
• Model appropriate interactions and help participants engage in activities
• Escort participants around the building and supervise for safety
• Report all illnesses or injuries to the Group Leader
• Complete daily documentation for assigned participants in Formstack
• Attend staff meetings and required annual training

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED, and at least 21 years old
• Must pass safety checks including drug testing, fingerprinting, CARI, Central Registry, and Medicaid and NJ Treasury database checks

**Pay:** $20.63/hour

To Apply:
Email a cover letter and resume to Marisa Cohen, Director of Special Services, at [email protected].