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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.

$35,367 / year median in Maryland

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Are you currently looking for a full time opportunity, working directly with children? TriSource is seeking dedicated a 1:1 Aide's to begin working in a classroom setting working with well known non-profit organizations located in Baltimore City, and Timonium.
Requirements:
Experience working with vulnerable population Experience and/or comfortability working with children who have developmental and intellectual disabilities Experience working with behaviors and comfortability providing crisis intervention Ability to work in a classroom setting/ group home Reliable transportation Ability to pass a drug screen and background check High school diploma Must be 21 years of age or older Must be COVID Vaccinated Recent TB test Recent flu shot
Responsibilities:
Supervises and manages student behavior in the classroom Maintains proper rules, safety and security of students, providing crisis intervention when necessary. Oversees student to ensure they are on track academically/ following IEP Provides verbal cues and physical de-escalation tools when student is in crisis Supports teaching staff when assistance is requested Provides companionship for children and adolescents who have survived turmoil Works alongside children and adolescents who have behavioral issues Maintains a safe and calm environment Assists with ADL's to ensure smooth operation of the day Timonium- Monday- Friday 8a-3:30p