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Mercer County Special Services School District

One-on-One Assistants Mercer High School

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $28,703–$41,341/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Trenton, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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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.

$40,746 / year median in New Jersey

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

One-on-One Assistants Mercer High School Mercer County Special Services School District - 3.7 Trenton, NJ Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description School Year 2026-2027 The One-on-One Assistant is assigned to provide support for a child who requires assistance throughout the day. The One-on-One assistant is a non-certificated staff member who assists students under the direction of the classroom teachers and/or certified staff to promote the student's academic achievement, behavioral growth, socio-emotional relationships, and personal development. The One-on-One Assistant must adapt to the particular educational/therapeutic needs of the student(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certification, as well as the physical and mental capacity to perform the major responsibilities of the job assignment. Ability to lift 50 pounds Able to communicate effectively with students and staff Physical Requirements The employee must demonstrate physical strength, agility, and energy to perform essential job functions and to ensure health, welfare, and safety of all students and of self. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential functions of the job: sitting, standing, reaching, walking, lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, finger dexterity, carrying, repetitive motions, speaking, listening, and visual acuity. The employee must lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. Benefits Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription and Dental Benefits Salary Following the established MCSSETA Salary Guide Step 1 $28,703.39-$41,341,39 Required criminal history background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status Must be NJ resident within one year from date of hire

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N.J.A.C. 6A

7-1.1(a). Interested candidates please visit us on the web in order to apply www.mcsssd.info