Day Program Assistant

Sevita; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

REM Community Services, part of Sevita, is hiring a Day Program Assistant in New Jersey to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will help maintain a warm, safe environment and assist with daily activities and group sessions.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, teamwork, and accurate documentation. You’ll participate in trainings, collaborate with supervisors, and help clients access therapies, while upholding privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and any required state certifications/tests.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication to manage relationships.
• Self-motivated and collaborative; a team player.

Responsabilités

• Provide and maintain an orderly, safe, clean, and warm therapeutic environment within the Day Program.
• Monitor clients during breaks and lunchtime, including behavioral concerns, bathroom assistance, and general help as needed.
• Assist group leaders and/or run groups as scheduled.
• Support persons served to access cognitive therapies and return to scheduled therapies.
• Complete required documentation as deemed necessary.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions; maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Day Program Assistant

Do you have experience in human services and want to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves? Come bring your skills to the Day Program Assistant role.

• Provide and maintain an orderly, safe, clean, and warm therapeutic environment within the Day Program.
• Assist with monitoring clients during breaks and lunchtime, including behavioral concerns, bathroom assistance, and general assistance as needed.
• Assist group leaders and/or run groups as defined by the schedule.
• Assume responsibility for persons served needs/care for cognitive therapists to enable them to return to their scheduled therapies.
• Complete all required documentation as deemed necessary.
• Attend meetings with the team and the supervisor as deemed necessary.
• Attend all training sessions as scheduled by the supervisor.
• Treat clients with respect, dignity, and compassion at all times.
• Maintain a professional attitude at all times and ensure confidentiality of privileged information.
• Cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services in any inspection or investigation.
• Complete all other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other related duties and activities as required.

Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must maintain a current valid driver’s license and all required certifications and tests as required by state of operation
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills to manage relationships
• Self-motivated and collaborative; a team player

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding, complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team –

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.