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.
Weekend Mental Health Worker / Youth Mentor Mountain Valley Child and Family Services Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $20.00 - $24.50 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Paid training AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Spanish Teamwork Vocational training Group home experience Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Mountain Valley Child and Family Services (MVCFS) provides individualized treatment for troubled youth and teens, ages 10-21 in residential treatment in Nevada City and Sacramento, and TBS services throughout the Bay area. Our Sacramento campuses each sit on several acres with opportunities for sports, greenhouse/gardening, swimming, biking, hiking, and working with animals. MVCFS is currently seeking Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) Mental Health Workers / Youth Mentors at our Sacramento location. The Mental Health Worker is responsible for the safety, supervision, and interaction with severely emotionally at-risk youth. Currently, we are seeking candidates for the Weekend shift. This shift is (Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7am-11pm 40 hours) or (Saturday & Sunday 7am-11pm 32 hours) Mental Health Worker /
Youth Mentor Responsibilities:
Provide a healthy and safe environment - plan / prepare appropriate activities, ensure residents appropriately dressed, received medications, adequate diet, sleep, and exercise. Engage in safe practices at all times - adhere to MVCFS safety standards Provide constant visual and interactive supervision of all residents Function as a mentor, coach, and role model to residents Participate in the facilitation of the agency program statement Participate in the implementation of each client's needs and individual treatment plan Attend and participate in all required staff training and meetings Perform housekeeping, maintenance, and vocational duties Know and follow all MVCFS policies and procedures Mental Health Worker / Youth Mentor comprehensive employee benefits package : •
Compensation:
$20.00-25.00/hour; Competitive/DOE; Additional compensation differentials based on education and shift Bilingual Spanish Mental Health Worker stipend available, Full-time, All shifts available Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance & Flexible Benefits Plan Paid holidays Sick time and Vacation time Employee's Choice of 401k Retirement plan match or Education Benefit Package match Referral Incentive Employee Assistance Program • Excellent paid training opportunities, ongoing professional development, as well as a collaborative team environment!
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicant must meet ONE of the following requirements: Relevant life experience with the child welfare, mental health of juvenile justice system as a consumer, mentor or caregiver. Other relevant life experience will be considered. OR 1 year prior full time experience working in group home, STRTP, substance abuse treatment program or similar facility. Volunteer experience is considered. OR Valid vocational training certificate or journeyman level trade experience along with 100 hours of experience working with youth in some capacity. OR A valid certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor and 100 hours of experience working with youth. OR Completed 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Adolescent Development or Foster and Kinship care along with 100 hours of experience working with youth. OR A valid child development teaching permit. OR A Bachelors of Arts or Sciences Degree. AND Be at least 21 years of age. Will successfully complete a DOJ Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, and provide DMV record with conditional employment offer Mountain Valley Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws .
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $24.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Sacramento, CA 95827 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Sacramento, CA 95827: Relocate before starting work (Required)
