Recovery Assistant

Recovery Assistant – Chester, NJ

Are you looking for a new opportunity in the medical field? Horizon Staffing Resources may have a great new opportunity for you!

Horizon Staffing Resources is seeking a Recovery Assistant for a Residential Eating Disorder Program located in Chester, NJ. The interdisciplinary treatment team is highly collaborative and passionate about helping their patients recover. They pride themselves on offering excellent care to the girls and young women who need help and doing so in a beautiful and healing treatment setting.

Assignment hours/schedule:

• Monday to Sunday: 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support patients in the residential treatment setting throughout the day and night
• Maintain the structure of the patient schedule
• Facilitate recreational activities
• Transport patients to and from outside medical appointments in a company vehicle
• Provide mealtime support and supervise the patients in accordance with program guidelines
• Education and training are inclusive with the position

Qualifications:

• A high school or high school equivalency diploma and one year of experience working with children in a group setting or;
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field that is unrelated to social work or psychology and six months experience working with children in a group setting or;
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, or a related field
• Background in psychology or a related field and a working knowledge of eating disorders or mental health issues (preferred)