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Lake County Educational Services

Self-Care Assistant, 7 hours

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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.

$35,327 / year median in Florida

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Click here to learn more about this position. Additional Job Information Cecil E. Gray Middle School The hours for this position are 8:45-4:15. The 1:1 assistant provides direct support to ensure the student can safely access and participate in educational activities throughout the school day. Responsibilities include assisting with classroom participation, transitions, behavior support, implementation of IEP accommodations, and promoting independence across school settings. The assistant also provides self-help support as needed, including assistance with toileting, personal hygiene, eating, and other daily living skills, while maintaining the student's dignity, safety, and engagement in learning. The 1:1 assistant collaborates with teachers, therapists, and other school personnel to support the student's academic, behavioral, communication, and functional goals. If you have additional questions about the position, please reach out to the hiring manager at the school/department to which you are applying, as noted below in this job posting. Starting salary for new or returning hires is commensurate with relevant education and experience.

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(1) This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship. (2) In accordance with House Bill 521, the Agency for Health Care Administration created a public webpage to provide education and awareness of care provider background screening. Click the following link for webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Veterans' Preference Information In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application before submitting, in order for the district to consider your request. The Lake County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Lake County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.