A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
Monday•Friday 11:45 am•1:15 pm Both Postions are 182 days a year, Starts August 17, 2026 BRIEF
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the general supervision of the Principal (or designee), Noon Duty Support is responsible for the supervision of students during the designated lunch period.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Adhere to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the state, county, and the Nevada City School District. Enforces school rules concerning the health, safety and proper behavior of students. Assists students in the cafeteria as assigned. Uses good judgment in handling behavioral problems, and refer as necessary. Handing out school purchased lunches and/or milk. Handles food in accordance with state, federal and district guidelines. Supervises activity on playgrounds, fields, hallways, bathrooms and in the cafeteria and classrooms, including maintaining order which may include settling arguments, establishing rules, deciding whether or not to send a child to the office or nurse. Observes, intervenes and reports any unsafe or suspicious behavior•including making sure that parents and other volunteers have signed in at the office and are wearing visitor stickers. Follows district and site emergency plan and handles emergency situations. Ability to organize and supervise activities for one or more classes in a classroom during bad weather. Ability to problem solve and make decisions if unforeseen changes to the normal routine occur. Observes behavior and activity of students by walking around assigned duty area and interacting with students. Utilize Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) to: to establish relationships with students, to encourage appropriate behavior in students, to recognize positive behavior in students and acknowledge such behavior
EMPLOYMENT STANDARD
Knowledge of:
General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics. Student behavior management techniques and strategies. Learning problems of children with special needs. Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Simple record keeping and record management. Campus safety and playground rules.
Ability to:
Work collaboratively and professionally with co-workers, families and students. Demonstrates patience, enthusiasm, and compassion with students. Perform possible emergency first aid care and summon assistance. Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in attending and assisting special needs students in educational/instructional settings with a warm and caring manner. Perform light clerical work. Use confidential information with discretion. Learn to use current technology as required to complete tasks as assigned. Understand and carryout oral and written instructions in an independent manner. Enjoy being around children in a noisy, hectic environment.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or 48 units preferred. Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
REQUIREMENTS
Must successfully pass live scan background check and T.B. clearance. Must pass a proficiency test administered by the district. Position requires moderate physical exertion associated with the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, crawl, or climb. Lifting up to 50 pounds (lbs.) maximum or carry any object weighting 25 lbs. Complete required mandated trainings. Must successfully pass
CPR and First Aid Training Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$21.00 per hour Ability to
Commute:
Nevada City, CA 95959 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Nevada City, CA 95959: Relocate before starting work (Required)
