Idd Teacher Assistant Jobs

We are hiring for:

IDD Teacher Assistant

Location:

Medford, NJ

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

To assist teachers and provide direct educational services to the service users of the center/facility. Requires High School diploma or G.E.D. with at least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Pay:

• $19.50 with GED and HS diploma.
• $18.50 with sub certification
• $20.50 if they have higher education and sub certification

Schedule: 8am-4pm

Job Responsibilities

• Assure class schedules and other routines are followed. Assist in the development of activities for week-ends and holidays.
• Collect appropriate data as assigned. Record progress of individuals as assigned.
• Assist teacher and Conduct activities that meet the needs of each individual (Integrative Activities).
• All other duties as assigned.
• Assist in basic care of individuals, including instruction in such skills.

Required Education/Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. with at least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• A Valid driver’s license in state of residence may be required.

NJ Requirements:

• Requirement that the employee agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• Must cooperate with the Licensee and Department in any inspection or investigations.
• All employees hired after 6/15/18 shall submit to drug testing prior to employment.
• Requirement that the employee submit to a criminal background check, and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to working with individuals served.
• Access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
• All employees shall submit to drug testing conducted randomly and for cause.
• All employees shall complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI).

Pre-employment screening:

• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
• Complete criminal background
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.