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Chester County Intermediate Unit
Behavior Mentor, CHAAMP
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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.
$39,611 / year median in Colorado
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Behavior Mentor, CHAAMP JobID:
4462Position Type:
Behavioral & Mental Health Services/Behavior Mentor Date Posted:
7/9/2026Location:
IU CHAAMP
Milltown, Downingtown Closing Date:
07/22/2026 At the present time, vacancies exist for Behavior Mentors to join our CHAAMP program for the 2026- 2027 school year.
- apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in education or psychology preferred Autism background and ABA experience required Valid PA Driver's License required; Must meet CCIU procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached document for more information) CPR/First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire Registered Behavior Technician credential required to obtain within 90-days of hire PA Criminal and Child abuse Clearances current within 180 days required for RBT process FBI clearance current within 1 year of start date required Clearance as an MA provider by Pennsylvania and the federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for implementing and directing a behavioral model for the students at the CHAAMP program, a secondary transition program for students with moderate to severe autism. Use principles of applied behavior analysis to extinguish negative behaviors and promote positive replacement behaviors as developed in a student's IEP. Maintain continuous data to document frequency of targeted student behaviors and goals. Transport and accompany students in the community to develop and reinforce social, recreational, and vocational skills per IEP goals. Utilize de-escalation techniques and management strategies for student-student or student-staff conflicts. Hourly Rate 2026-2027School Year:
Support, Level 12 Step 1- $27.82 Step 2
- $28.83 Step 3
- $29.83 Step 4
- $30.84 Step 5
- $31.85 Step 6
- $32.85 Step 7
- $33.86
- Placement on salary scale based upon years of experience in a similar position.
Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 225 days/year (190 days during regular school year and 35 days during Extended School Year) 7:30 AM
- 3:00 PM, with a working lunch
Support Staff Benefits:
Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, opt-out payments available Life insurance in amount of 1x annual salary paid by CCIU Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System Worker's Compensation New employees accrue 10 sick days Two personal days annually (pro-rated for first year) Tuition reimbursement- 100% of 12 credits per year .