Therapeutic Recreation Assistant

Momentum PTN is hiring a Social Skills and Community Integration Assistant(SSCI) to assist leaders in running small groups of children ages 4-12 years, both on site and in the community. As an SSCI Assistant, you will assist with reaching individual developmental goals, while building appropriate social and community skills. Our SSCI Assistants have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships. Benefits (Part-time): Life Assistance Program Paid Vacation/Sick Credit Union Benefits and Discounts Retirement Plan (403B) Direct Deposit Hands-On Training Reliable Schedule Social Skills & Community Integration Assistant Essential Responsibilities: Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment Respects and promotes the right of individuals Promotes independence, dignity, and fulfillments Participates in social skills and community integration training Assists and supports the group leader with activities throughout the program, both on site and in the community Takes supplies to off-site sessions (such as snacks, first aid kits, park bags, etc.) per the needs of the group Participates in set-up and clean-up of group program Knows, follows, and upholds Momentum’s policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs Social Skills & Community Integration Assistant Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age High school diploma or equivalent; required Enrolled in or completion of bachelor's degree; required Basic knowledge of child development and familiarity with MPTN programs and services. Excellent interpersonal skills Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities; required Bilingual speaking proficiency in Spanish; preferred Ability to maintain confidentiality Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, TB test, drug screening, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs. With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with disabilities in Southern California. Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr