Summer Program Staff (Morris)

Summer Program Staff

Morris County

Department

Attendant Care

Created

1/23/2023

Reports to

Morris County Manager

Revised

9/20/2024

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

EEO - 1

Service Workers

Position Type

Part Time, seasonal/temporary

Travel

Regular travel within service area is required.

Work Hours

Work hours vary by program location

Positions Supervised

None

Summary

The Summer Program Staff position supports the summer program by providing quality one to one direct support and supervision to agency clients, with the intent to assist individuals in developing social and behavioral skills for successful functioning, attending, and succeeding in educational endeavors, and preventing or reducing out-of-home placements and hospitalizations.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides direct psychosocial group services to child clients, up to the age of 18 years of age, in an effort to teach individuals to develop appropriate behaviors and personal attitudes for successful functioning at home, school, and in the community. Services will focus on skill-building related to communication skills, self-esteem, anger management, and emotions.
• Monitors all clients in the group of approximately twenty children for appropriate behavior and safety, with close guidance and supervision to the approximately four clients assigned specifically to his or her care.
• Assists program staff in facilitating weekly trips to off-site locations.
• May transport individuals to and/or from various locations as required by specific work assignment.
• Designs, prepares, and leads the program curriculum for a specific developmental skill to be taught to the children during one week of the program.
• Attends and participates in weekly and as-needed supervision and training meetings.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all client services, as defined by state licensing agencies, funding agencies, and CrossWinds standards and requirements. Submits daily appointment sheets, progress notes, treatment plans, client status reports, timesheets, and all work-related paperwork in a timely manner and in acceptable format as determined by agency requirements. assignment.
• Possesses the ability to drive to locations within agency’s multi-county service area to provide services to clients. Staff will have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and a motor vehicle record with no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no violations deemed as Type A, which include driving under the influence and driving while license is suspended or revoked
• Motivates program clients to achieve and improve individual social skills by creating a positive model for them to emulate.
• Observes and actively supports agency policies.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship and professional demeanor with clients, external community partners, CrossWinds staff members, and visitors.

Work Environment This job operates in a community setting, as well as in a professional office setting. This position primarily works with clients in a group setting and within the agency’s residential facilities. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; handle objects; grasp and reach for items with hands and arms; manipulate hands and fingers; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to become certified in Managing Aggressive Behaviors (MAB), which includes training in proper restraint/physical intervention techniques to be utilized as a last resort. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Language skills are required, including the ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak the English language. This position also requires the ability to interpret written materials, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively present and respond to questions.

Important Information

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The agency has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the agency reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the agency may deem appropriate.

Skills & Abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

One year of experience in the health and human services field is preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

Computer experience in Microsoft Office programs and basic computer fluency.

Additional Qualifications

Ability to work with persons with serious emotional disturbance; ability to work independently and as a member of a therapeutic team; possess demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to react effectively in a variety of human service situations. Must be 18 years of age or older. If Staff is providing services to a client under the age of 18, Staff must be at least three years older than client.