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SY26-27 Parent Worker-Other
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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.
$34,786 / year median in Illinois
+7% projected growth
Job Description
SY26-27
Parent Worker-Other Job Number:
260002
CZ Posting Date :
Sep 14, 2026, 12:39:25
PM Primary Location :
South Side-5356 South King Drive (Edmund Burke Elem)
Salary Range :
$33,275.76 to $33,275.76 JOB
DESCRIPTION
•Parent Workers
OVERVIEW
Parent Worker positions are hourly school-based positions. They can be opened for anywhere from 4 to 8 hours per day. These positions allow principals to hire parents or community members at their schools to fulfill specific roles at a school.
Benefits :
Health & Wellness:
Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security:
Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options: Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance:
Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies: Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the
Chicago Public Schools:
A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans