Therapy Aide (TES)

New Jersey Department of Health; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health insurance

13 paid holidays

Telework

Job summary

Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains, NJ seeks qualified individuals for hourly support roles in the therapy services program. Positions involve routine, repetitive, non-professional work under supervision in physical, occupational, music, or recreation therapy settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, and may be required to possess a NJ driver's license if vehicle operation is necessary. Background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• One year of experience in physical therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy or recreation therapy, or as an attendant in a state facility.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Job Description

DEFINITION: Under the direction of a professional therapist or other supervisor in a state department facility, institution, or agency, performs the routine, repetitive, non-professional work in an occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy or recreation therapy program; does other related work.

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience in physical therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy or recreation therapy work or as an attendant in a state department facility, institution or agency.

LICENSE: 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 the essential duties of the position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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

Communication Skills Default Desired

Excellent interpersonal Default Desired

Job ID JOB0002386

Number of positions 6

Job Type Special Services (Hourly)

Minimum Education requirement High School Diploma

Division Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital

Program Rehab - Therapy Services

Location

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