Recreation Assistant

Job Title: Recreation Assistant

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Camps

Req #: 0000207724

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.5471 - $18.5471 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Recreational Therapist, Child Life Specialist, or certified program instructor, assists in provision of community recreation programs for children and youth with disabilities,

These programs may include but are not limited to adaptive aquatics, martial arts, camps, evening recreation and social activities,

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrates knowledge of childhood development, physical & developmental disabilities, ability to manage challenging behaviors effectively, and is able to apply it in daily practice,

Assists with coordination of programs including phone calls, data entry, and other office tasks,

Communicates effectively with participants, families, volunteers, and staff,

Monitors and maintains inventory of general supplies and equipment as designated in competency expectations, ordering supplies in an accurate timely manner,

Cleans departmental equipment and organizes supplies as designated in the competency expectations, taking initiative to organize and clean other areas as needed,

Assists department staff in planning and implementation of programs special events,

Orients and supervises volunteers and community groups according to hospital policy,

Ability to assess and evaluate overall participant level of functioning to determine appropriate activities and adaptations under the guidance of Recreational Therapist, Child Life Specialists or certified program instructor,

Performs other duties as assigned based on need of department,

Formal Education and Job Related Experience

High School GED diploma required or must obtain High School GED within 6 months of being hired,

Previous work experience with children with special needs or previous experience with children,

Ability to plan activities and adapt the environment to suit a variety of disabling conditions,

Tact, enthusiasm, initiative and judgment in performance of duties,

Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications and comfort with PC use,

Must have strong time management skills, excellent interpersonal skills to work with a variety of team members and program participants family members, and ability to take initiative to explore new opportunities for effective processes and overall departmental growth,

Fluency in Spanish is a plus,

License

Must have a valid driver s license,

Education Experience Additional Comments

AHA BLS Provider Certification required

Job Specific Contacts

Direct contact with participants, families, other therapists, nursing staff and volunteers,

Physical Demands

Physical stamina to lift, pull, and push patients and equipment,

Therapeutic handling of participants,

Light office duty,

Working Environment

Therapy areas, community locations, nursing units, playground and pool,

Job Provides Direction to

Volunteers, students

Additional Comments