Mental Health Specialist IV - Part Time

Mental Health Specialist IV
- Part Time
- Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Mental Health Specialist IV in the Child & Adolescent Services – Children's Transitional Residence of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the part-time Mental Health Specialist IV is to provide daily care and supervision to children residing in the Children's Transitional Residence. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides direct supervision to children (ages 5-11 years) residing in the Children's Transitional Residence.
• Supervises daily activities, such as personal care routines, meals and transportation to and from school or medical appointments.
• Implements recreational and therapeutic activities and trips appropriate to the children's age, abilities, and therapeutic needs.
• Provides behavioral reinforcement, positive role-modeling and feedback to children to encourage more adaptive and pro-social behaviors.
• Monitors children for a 24-hour day program, including overnight visual checks. Intervenes effectively to maintain safety and security for children in crisis by using both verbal and physical crisis intervention strategies.
• Documents all unit activities in unit and communication logs.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, secure, and nurturing environment.

FLSA
- Nonexempt

Grade - 147

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 21.940

Mid Range Salary - 22.440

Maximum Salary - 23.110

Benefits
- Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status
- Part Time

Working Hours - 20

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift
- Evening

Work Arrangement
- This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
- Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Successful completion of a one (1) year training program as a Mental Health Specialist Trainee or one (1) year of similar full-time paid experience (part time and/or per diem experience may be substituted for the full-time equivalent). At least two (2) years of college, preferably in a related field, including twelve (12) verified credits in a relevant mental health, social or human services field, such as psychology, social work, or counseling.

Certifications/Licenses - CPR certification/First Aid certification or qualify to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Employee must be physically active and be on feet most of the day. Duties may involve bending and lifting objects up to 25 lbs., running and playing active games with children and adolescents (ages 5 – 11 years) and driving minivans or other vehicles. Following training, employee must be physically capable of safely providing personal restraints to agitated children (ages 5 – 11 years).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children and staff moving about.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST1010

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus
- Piscataway (RBHS)

City
- Piscataway

State - NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the…