Child Mental Health Aide — Supportive Classroom Assistant (28 hrs)

Hill Country Community Action Association; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrual of sick and vacation leave; up

Job summary

Hill Country Community Action Association seeks a Mental Health Aide (28 hours) to support designated children in Head Start, following classroom management and Behavior Intervention Plans.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, reliability, and the ability to interact with professionals and families. It may require lifting and driving responsibilities; hours vary by classroom needs, under Center Director supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must communicate with professionals and parents.
• Bilingual skills are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MH/Disability coordinator, school district or mental health professional.
• Work with designated child having classroom-management challenges.
• Manage basic daily tasks and data as part of Head Start requirements.
• Center director supervises the Mental Health Aide's tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Bilingual encouraged

Follow directions

Warm attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer & office equipment

Job description

Hill Country Community Action Association seeks a Mental Health Aide (28 hours) to support designated children in Head Start, following classroom management and Behavior Intervention Plans.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, reliability, and the ability to interact with professionals and families. It may require lifting and driving responsibilities; hours vary by classroom needs, under Center Director supervision.