What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Overnight EMT Summer Transition Programs position at The College of New Jersey?
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.
The Center for Sensory and Complex Disabilities is seeking to hire Overnight EMT Staff for Summer 2025 :
Overnight EMT Staff are primarily responsible for the medical well-being of program participants during the overnight hours. The EMT will remain awake during their shift, with the support of another overnight staff member, to ensure the safety of our program participants. The EMT will monitor program participants as necessary to be sure they are receiving proper treatments or interventions with the goal of maintaining their health and overall medical well-being. The EMT will perform basic first aid and other medical treatments as prescribed by Professional Emergency Medical Technician Standards of the State of New Jersey.
Our programs are referral-based and run in partnership with the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. We currently coordinate three Transition Programs for high school students who have vision loss. All of our programs focus on preparation for employment, person-centered planning, community-based instruction, social skills, self-advocacy, independent living, and recreation and leisure skills. Our STEPS Program is for individuals with complex disabilities who are preparing for a customized employment plan after they transition from high school. The SUCCESS Program is for individuals who are looking to attend post-secondary educational programs. Our CREATE Program is a blend of both of the above programs and is designed for individuals who may need a bit of additional support or time to help them prepare for life after high school.
Main Responsibilities :
- Remain awake for the entire assigned shift
- Perform basic first aid and other medical treatment as prescribed by the professional emergency medical technician standards in the State of New Jersey
- Complete incident reports as needed
- Report all activities in the morning shift change
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Preferred Qualifications :
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About TCNJ
TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.
Contact Information
Qualified candidates must apply online and should submit a resume.
