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Ventura Unified School District
Behavior Support Assistant
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What they do
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.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Promotional & Open Opportunity To fill a current vacancy 7 ho urs per day, 181 days per year Itinerant assignments, (schools within Ventura Unified School District), and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. The established list will remain in effect for six (6) months. Please read this job bulletin in its entirely for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information. You will be asked to attach proof of education, a copy of your valid California driver's license, completion of the VUSD or Ventura County SELPA Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) certification training (including successful completion of extended mentoring program), or equivalent training/certification, and completion of Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (NCPI) training and yearly refresher courses. If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line at (855) 524-5627, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description ( classification specification ) , including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please click here or visit the Classified Human Resources Office. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Under the supervision of the assigned Administrator, Specialist and/or the classroom teacher, assist with the monitoring, coordination and implementation of Intensive Behavior Interventions involving Applied Behavior Analysis leading to Discrete Trial Teaching, Pivotal Response Teaching, Floor Time, Incidental Teaching and other methods while working with individuals with exception needs.
D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00% (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma or the equivalent. Requires two years of college (48 units) or pass the District's assessment that demonstrates knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction or pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). An Associate's degree is highly desirable. Requires three years of experience working with students with exceptional needs, including experience in an inclusion setting and/or Special Day Class.LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS A
valid California driver's license. Completion of the VUSD or Ventura County SELPA Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) certification training (including successful completion of extended mentoring program), or equivalent training/certification (e.g. 14 hours of Applied Behavior Analysis training or Registered Behavior Technician training). Completion of Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (NCPI) training and yearly refresher courses to keep certification current; employees must fulfill certification requirement prior to completion of the six-month probationary period. Completion of the Ventura County SELPA Autism Certification Program or AFIRM online modules is recommended and preferred for this classification (but not required). Some incumbents in this classification may be required to speak, read and write in a designated second language.TESTING INFORMATION
The examination process may be comprised of multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description Step 1: Application Screening (pass/fail) This portion of the examination consists of an application screening used to evaluate the applicant's education, training, and experience relevant to the position. This portion is designed to gain an overall assessment of each applicant's education and experience as it directly relates to the duties and the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. It is important to complete the supplemental questionnaire carefully and accurately. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the qualifications appraisal interviews. Upon qualifying, applicants will be notified by email regarding the procedures to schedule a qualifications appraisal interview. Notifications will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. Applicants must pass the training and experience application screening in order to move to the next step in the examination process. Step 2: Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%) Scheduled date TBD. All applicants must achieve a passing score in the interview process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION
New Hires - Initial Salary Placement The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria: Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification) Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position) To be considered for advanced salary placement upon hire transcripts and/or diploma must be provided All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period. Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with theDistrict:
an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years. Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations. Education Incentives All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification. AA/AS = 2.50% BA/BS = 4.00% MA/MS = 5.00% Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00% (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)