Location and Job Title:

Senior Dept. Activity Assistant
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ 07670

Principal Responsibilities:

The Senior Department ARC Program at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is seeking an Activity Assistant. The position offered is less than 25 hours per week, with extra shifts available for pickup.

The ideal candidate would have a desire to work with older adults and have experience working with clients with cognitive impairments such as Dementia.

Experience leading group activities is preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred but not required.

Must be comfortable and knowledgeable about using technology, specifically iPads.

Must be able to communicate well in both written and verbal communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervision of groups of seniors with cognitive impairments for their safety
• The creation and execution of therapeutic programs
• Assisting with planning daily schedules and day to day activities
• Ability to accept input and recommendations,
• Ability to adapt programs to the capabilities of the group

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years working with seniors with cognitive impairments preferred
• Hiring is subject to completion of a background check, fingerprinting, criminal history record information, and child abuse record information check.

This is a part time position, less than 25 hours per week. Please send cover letter and resume to wroberts@jccotp.org

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Kaplen JCC On The Palisades is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its front doors. Our 185,000 square foot building plus acres of outside grounds feature 2 fitness centers, an indoor and outdoor aquatics center, group exercise, spin and pilates studios, 2 gymnasiums, tennis and racquet courts, indoor track, a luxurious spa, multiple playgrounds and fields and so much more. The JCC is home to the renowned Thurnauer School of Music, Leonard and Syril Rubin Nursery School, Neil Klatskin Day Camp, and the JCC Dance and Drama Schools. The JCC is also proud to offer extensive, high quality programs and services to adults of all ages, as well as to seniors and individuals with special needs.

VISION

Our vision is to be the center point of Jewish life in our community and to engage all generations in our mission and values.

MISSION

Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical and spiritual well-being of the entire community.

VALUES

We are committed to demonstrating the following values and ask respect for these values from those with whom we interact:

COMMUNITY
CONNECTION TO JUDAISM AND ISRAEL
INTEGRITY
QUALITY
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY
TIKKUN OLAM (repairing the world)