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CADDO COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC.
Child Specific Mentor
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$32,290 / year median in Louisiana
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Creates an environment where the assigned child safely participates in classroom activities and routines.
Works with the teacher and teacher assistant in developing classroom management skills that support the assigned child's compliance and behavioral/social-emotional growth.
Supports the implementation of lesson plans and activities developed by the teacher to include personalizing activities to allow the assigned child participation at the highest level possible.
Collaborates with the Mental Health Professional, Behavior Interventionist(s), the Teacher, the Disability/Mental Health Coordinator, and the parent(s) to plan and implement behavior plans for the assigned child.
Uses verbal and written communication skills to ensure consistency and clarity between all involved parties on behalf of the assigned child.
Observes and documents assigned child's strengths and challenges, assesses, and monitors progress for behavior strategy/transition planning.
Recognizes and differentiates signs of developmental delays and behavioral issues and understands child's special needs per his or her IEP.Identifies effective behavioral strategies and educates teachers, staff, parents, and professionals about the strategies.
Manages challenging behavior of assigned child to foster self-regulation skills and other prosocial skills to prevent or minimize problematic behavior.
Stands and sits near assigned child and moves to each activity with child to ensure engagement in play and optimal learning experience.
Walks near assigned child in lines, remains near child during rest and circle time; accompanies the child outside of the classroom to field trips, to the playground, to the restroom, etc.
Supervises and appropriately supports assigned child in the "calming area"Encourages independence by gradually reducing support as the assigned child becomes more capable.
Participates in pre-service/in-service training and other specified training or professional development opportunities as a condition of employment.
Accepts all child-specific assignments with a willingness to serve the child at the Head Start Center where the child is attending.
Performs all other assigned duties.
Works with the teacher and teacher assistant in developing classroom management skills that support the assigned child's compliance and behavioral/social-emotional growth.
Supports the implementation of lesson plans and activities developed by the teacher to include personalizing activities to allow the assigned child participation at the highest level possible.
Collaborates with the Mental Health Professional, Behavior Interventionist(s), the Teacher, the Disability/Mental Health Coordinator, and the parent(s) to plan and implement behavior plans for the assigned child.
Uses verbal and written communication skills to ensure consistency and clarity between all involved parties on behalf of the assigned child.
Observes and documents assigned child's strengths and challenges, assesses, and monitors progress for behavior strategy/transition planning.
Recognizes and differentiates signs of developmental delays and behavioral issues and understands child's special needs per his or her IEP.Identifies effective behavioral strategies and educates teachers, staff, parents, and professionals about the strategies.
Manages challenging behavior of assigned child to foster self-regulation skills and other prosocial skills to prevent or minimize problematic behavior.
Stands and sits near assigned child and moves to each activity with child to ensure engagement in play and optimal learning experience.
Walks near assigned child in lines, remains near child during rest and circle time; accompanies the child outside of the classroom to field trips, to the playground, to the restroom, etc.
Supervises and appropriately supports assigned child in the "calming area"Encourages independence by gradually reducing support as the assigned child becomes more capable.
Participates in pre-service/in-service training and other specified training or professional development opportunities as a condition of employment.
Accepts all child-specific assignments with a willingness to serve the child at the Head Start Center where the child is attending.
Performs all other assigned duties.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance