The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Education (OOE) has an immediate need for a Day Care Aide at the DCF Regional School - Ocean Campus, located in Toms River, NJ.

Please note that schools within OOE have a 12-month school year.

The Day Care Aide performs various duties including giving physical assistance to children or adults with intellectual disabilities; preparing the noon meal; relieving the Day Care Center Technician with the training program; riding Day Care Center buses; overseeing clients transported on these vehicles; does related work as required.

NOTE: Ability to physically lift, move, and position students as needed.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov , or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3.

RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at www.state.nj.us/dcf.

SALARY: $33,653.31 - $46,767.93

TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name.

Please indicate in your cover letter the Posting # and where you found this job opportunity. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to send the file.

The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,653.31 - $46,767.93 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person