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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 Support students' academic, social, and emotional growth in partner public schools Provide in-class support, small-group tutoring, and one-on-one mentoring Monitor student progress and track data to inform support strategies Collaborate with teachers and school staff to align on student goals Participate in City Year training, professional development, and team meetings Engage families and community partners in school-based initiatives Model positive behavior and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom climate Required Skills Student support coordination Classroom assistance Tutoring and mentoring Behavior management strategies Data entry and tracking Basic educational assessment Communication with educators Community outreach Time management Basic computer skills