Adult Activities Instructor - DDD Day Program

About the role

Matheny Medical and Educational Center is seeking a Full Time Adult Instructor for our Adult Day Program in Hillsborough, NJ. This position operates Monday through Friday, 8am–4pm.

An Adult Instructor plans and facilitates meaningful client program activities in a fun and safe environment. The role offers autonomy to design daily activities based on personal creativity, interests, and skills to match the Day Program client needs for optimizing personal well-being. Instructors work independently with small groups or collaborate with colleagues during larger activities and special events. Access to resources and a supportive team creates opportunities for meaningful client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Addresses the needs of the patient population in an age-appropriate manner.
• Identifies patient needs through ongoing assessments, instructional methods, and program monitoring.
• Provides instructional programs that meet individual patient needs.
• Completes program documentation in accordance with divisional requirements; maintains patient files with current information.
• Responsible for case management of assigned patients; reviews documentation generated by team members; facilitates progress meetings and creates reports.
• Consults with interdisciplinary team members to assemble information consistent with each patient’s needs and capabilities; ensures appropriate instruction is integrated into overall programs.
• Provides additional training in areas outside of specialty instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License.

Desired Qualities

• Respect
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Compassion

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Pay

The minimum salary scale for this position is $49,725 annually.