MHA (Mental Health Assistant)

The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center Inc; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,501,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center Inc in Canton, MA is seeking part-time Mental Health Assistants to support treatment and educational programs for students/clients in school and residential settings.

MHAs provide interventions to develop skills, maintain a safe environment, and contribute to behavior reduction; the role offers advancement opportunities and a $3,000 sign-on bonus with weekend/night shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two previous employments preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Increased rates for BA or beyond.

Responsibilities

• Implement students' treatment and educational programs.
• Provide services/interventions to support skill development for students/clients.
• Maintain a safe environment conducive to learning and growth.
• Contribute to reduction of problem behaviors through consistent treatment.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Mental Health Assistant *** We currently seek part time Mental Health
Assistants for entry level and supervisory positions! The Mental Health
Assistants are responsible for a variety of duties relating to and
primarily concerned with implementing the students treatment and
educational programs. MHAs provide services/interventions that support
skill development and mastery for students/clients within JRCs school
and residential components. They also maintain a safe environment for
students/clients to thrive academically, while providing consistent
treatment that leads to reduction of problem behaviors.*** ** This
position affords a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience with
and knowledge of the current methods for treating the problems of
autistic-like adolescents/adults and young adults with behavioral
disorders. It is an hourly non-exempt position. Hours of work are
assigned on a weekly basis and can be comprised of any day or shift
necessary to assure adequate staffing, including weekends, nights, and
holidays.* This Mental Health Assistant position leads to many
advancement opportunities within JRC. 250 Turnpike Street in Canton, MA
All candidates for this position must be at least 21-years-old, graduated with a high school diploma/GED and have had two
previous employments. Current staff members working overtime are earning
$10,000 monthly Annual Salary may reach over $100,000 with extra
shifts * $20-$26 per hour for full time MHAs $3000 First year
sign-on bonus! *Extra pay for verifiable experience in Human Services
or Military Experience* **Weekend and assignment differentials**
**Flexible Schedules (day, evening, overnight, weekend, combination,
or mother hours) **Tuition Reimbursement Program: Includes JRC funding
undergraduate (tuition reimbursement) and graduate education.
Excellent benefits medical/dental insurance, retirement benefits to
include a 401a and 403b(Tax Sheltered Annuity) plan, life insurance,
thirteen paid holidays, tax-free day-care assistance program, short term
and long-term disability insurance. Qualifications: High school diploma
or equivalence **Increased rates for BA or beyond.** **Increased
rates for experience (1-3+ years) in Human Service or Military
experience ***Equal Opportunity Employer- Veterans and Disability