Senior Therapy Program Assistant

Job Overview Under the general supervision of a professional therapist or other supervisory official in a state department, facility, institution, or agency, has charge of assigned activities within a program of recreational, vocational, occupational, physical, behavior modification, or applied behavioral analysis therapy; does other related duties as required. Shifts Available 9:00am-5:30pm, 10:00-6:30pm, 10:30am-7:00pm, 11:00am-7:30pm Education & Experience Three (3) years of experience providing care and custody to institutionalized individuals with intellectual, developmental, cognitive, and/or physical disabilities or psychiatric disorders in a psychiatric hospital, long-term care facility, residential facility, or a related agency. This experience should have involved assisting in the implementation of occupational, physical, recreational, and/or behavioral therapy programs aimed at rehabilitating clients through a variety of therapeutic and rehabilitative activities.

NOTE:

Applicants who do not possess the required experience may substitute college credits in any combination of the following areas: psychology, social work, behavior modification, applied behavior analysis, special education, or fine, decorative, or practical arts, on a year-for-year basis for up to two years with fifteen (15) semester-hour credits being equal to one year of experience. The prior arts curriculum should have covered any combination of classes in drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking, ceramics, crafts, glassware, jewelry, and/or textile design. Classes in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or recreational therapy programs for individuals with intellectual, developmental, cognitive, or physical disabilities are also acceptable as a substitution. License/Certification Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position Application Instructions Submit application for employment, cover letter, resume, and other supporting documentation as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name, to: MenloParkRecruitment@dva.nj.gov U.

S Mail:

ATTN:

Menlo Park HR Recruitment 132 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 3013 Edison, NJ 08818-3013

Fax Number:

(732) 452-4268 Be sure to include the Job Posting # in the subject line of your email or cover letter Application forms may be obtained from the Human Resources website at: https://www.nj.gov/dva/admin/assets/documents/employment-application.pdf or you may request via the email address provided.

Pay:

$46,639.39 - $67,498.59 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person