Recreation Assistant - Full Time - New Brunswick, NJ

Job Title: Recreation Assistant

Location: New Brunswick (NB)

Department Name: Recreational Therapy

Req #: 0000225373

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.46 - $23.54 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 Overview:

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

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent within 6 months
• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Previous work experience with children with special needs or previous experience with children
• Must have strong time management skills, excellent interpersonal skills to work with a variety of team members and program participants and family members, and ability to take initiative to explore new opportunities for effective processes and overall departmental growth
• Ability to plan activities and adapt to 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
• Flexibility related to scheduled hours each week is required to meet patient needs

Preferred:

• Higher Education
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience working with challenging behaviors

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• AHA BLS Provider Certification
• Valid Driver's License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time

Essential 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
• Completes documentation on day of service
• 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

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.