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Alternatives for Children

Behavior Support Assistant (P/T) - Benefits eligible!

Pay: $21–$25/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Dix Hills, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 16 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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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.

$39,286 / year median in New York

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Behavior Support Assistant (P/T)

Benefits eligible! Dix Hills, NY Part Time
School Calendar
Paid School Breaks and Holidays! Mon-Fri | 8:30am
3pm (60 hours bi-weekly)

Salary:

$21

25/hour | Benefits eligible!

Since 1988, Alternatives for Children, a not-for-profit private school, has transformed lives across Long Island with vibrant, inclusive education. As a NYS-approved Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education provider, we offer dynamic, integrated, and self-contained preschool classes. Our nurturing haven sparks each child's potential, fueled by unwavering dedication to their unique needs and soaring standards. We currently have a great opportunity for a part-time Behavior Support Assistant to join our Dix Hills location. Paid School Breaks and Holidays! We require HS Diploma/GED Experience with behavior management for special needs children We prefer: Experience with preschool children Some college credits in Early Childhood Education Teacher's Assistant Certification Bilingual English/Spanish Paid School Breaks and Holidays! Don't miss this great opportunity to love what you do! Behavior Support Assistants, for immediate consideration, please apply now! An EOE m/f/d/v.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$21.00

$25.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance