Day Habilitation Program Assistant at JCC MetroWest

Posted Oct 7, 2026

Job Details

Position
Day Habilitation Program Assistant
Contract Type
part-time
Salary Range
From $20 hourly

Job Description

The Special Services Department at JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ is hiring a part-time Day Habilitation Program Assistant. You will work alongside a program leader with a group of adults with special needs, running activities that build their social and life skills. Paid training is required before starting.

Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Responsibilities: • Help run all program activities and manage the group to encourage positive peer interaction • Model appropriate interactions and help participants engage in activities • Escort participants around the building and supervise for safety • Report all illnesses or injuries to the Group Leader • Complete daily documentation for assigned participants in Formstack • Attend staff meetings and required annual training

Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED, and at least 21 years old • Must pass safety checks including drug testing, fingerprinting, CARI, Central Registry, and Medicaid and NJ Treasury database checks

Pay: $20.63/hour

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Marisa Cohen, Director of Special Services, at [email protected].