Human Services Assistant

New Jersey Department of Health; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Deferred compensation

Health and life insurance

PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

13 paid holidays

Paid leave (vacation/sick/admin)

Telework

Alternate Work Week Program

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Health is seeking a Special Services staff member to assist in Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, Morris Plains, NJ. The role operates hourly under supervision, serving residents with direct and indirect professional oversight.

A nurse or supervisor direction accompanies duties, with opportunities for full-time employment for the right candidate. Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma and possess a NJ driver's license only if vehicle operation is

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation and ability to communicate with residents and staff.
• Ability to work under supervision in a health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide services for residents under indirect and direct supervision.
• Perform related duties as required within the health care setting.

Skills

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Posting expires on: 2026-12-31

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Job Description:

DEFINITION: Under direction of a supervisor in a health care facility, provides services for residents under indirect as well as direct professional supervision; does other related duties as required. This position cannot work more than 944 hours per fiscal year and is non-benefited. There is potential for full-time employment for the right candidate.

REQUIREMENTS: LICENSE: Appointees 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.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Job Description:

DEFINITION: Under direction of a supervisor in a health care facility, provides services for residents under indirect as well as direct professional supervision; does other related duties as required. This position cannot work more than 944 hours per fiscal year and is non-benefited. There is potential for full-time employment for the right candidate.

REQUIREMENTS: LICENSE: Appointees 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.

As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
• Telework*+
• Alternate Work Week Program*++

*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.

++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS: The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [e-mail] , or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates: If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care: If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note: Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skill Requirements:

Skill

Skill Level

Required / Desired

Customer and PatientFocus Default Desired

Job ID JOB0002376

Number of positions 1

Job Type Special Services (Hourly)

Minimum Education requirement High School Diploma

Division Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital

Program Nursing Services Support

Location

• Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
• 59 Koch Avenue Greystone Park Psych Hosp, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 7950