Job detail
Recreation Assistant
EDEN AUTISM SERVICES INC
Location
Plainsboro Township, New Jersey
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Quick overview
Recreation Assistants will accompany students on community activities and ensure they are engaged in appropriate activities. They will also assist the Group Leader with individual and group activities and implement teaching and behavioral support programs.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for candidates enrolled in a four-year degree program. Experience working with students with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Princeton,
- NJ 08540Position
- Type:
- Part
- TimeSalary
- Range: $21.50 - $21.50 HourlyLooking for a meaningful part-time position? Eden Autism is seeking Recreation Assistants to provide instruction and behavior support to students during our community-based after school program! Under direction of a certified teacher, our Recreation Assistants support Eden School students as they work to generalize learned skills to various community settings. You'll accompany students to activities like bowling, trampoline parks, mini golf and more!
- The hours for this position are 2:30 to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. RESPONSIBILITY SNAPSHOT Accompany students on all designated community activities. Ensure that students are engaged in appropriate activities during leisure and occupational time. Assist Group Leader with all individual and group activities. Follow daily activity schedule and meet the therapeutic needs of the students. Implement all teaching and behavioral support programs. Collect and record daily teaching and behavioral data. Communicate daily student activities to parents by writing in communication logs. Complete tasks assigned on daily job chart or as designated by the Group leader. Attend staff meetings and all required trainings. MUST HAVES High School diploma required or GED equivalent Enrolled in college or university toward a four-year degree is preferred Valid, unsuspended driver’s license is required Minimum of one year of working with students with autism and/or developmental disabilities, preferred
- Physical
- Requirements: Lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods of time. Pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification, including implementation of all strategies and techniques. Eden Autism Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eden Autism Services is an E-Verify Employer.Qualifications