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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.
$35,327 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
City Year seeks AmeriCorps Members to serve full-time in public schools, supporting students' academic and social-emotional growth. In this education-focused role, you'll provide tutoring, mentor students, assist in classrooms, and lead small-group interventions. You'll collaborate with school staff and a diverse team to create a positive learning environment. City Year offers comprehensive training, leadership development, and exposure to education and youth development careers in a mission-driven, inclusive culture dedicated to advancing educational equity. Responsibilities Provide individualized and small-group academic support to students Support classroom teachers with instruction and classroom management Build positive, mentoring relationships with students to encourage engagement Track and report student progress and participation Collaborate with school staff and City Year team to plan interventions Participate in ongoing training, reflection, and professional development Help coordinate school-wide events and family engagement activities Model inclusive, respectful behavior aligned with City Year values Required Skills Student support Tutoring and academic coaching Classroom assistance Youth mentorship Behavior management Data entry and progress tracking Community outreach Collaboration with teachers and staff Basic technology proficiency Time management