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GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PARA - PROGRAM - ALTRU BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Grand Forks, ND (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

$38,301 / year median in North Dakota

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

This is a job share opportunity.

Schedule:

1 week on, 1 week off or 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off. 8a-10:30am Monday - Friday High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.

Qualifications:

Ability to work with a variety of student behaviors and educational needs, primarily in the general education classroom. Ability to work as a team member, demonstrates human relations skills, and demonstrates effective communication skills.

Job Summary:

Assist students with disabilities in a variety of school settings, including specialized classrooms, under the supervision of teachers/related services personnel.