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Siletz Valley School

Family Liaison/Behavior Assistant

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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.

$44,908 / year median in Oregon

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Family Liaison/Behavioral Assistant Primary Purpose To assist administrators, teachers, parents and students in resolving student attendance, and behavioral problems in a consistent manner. Essential Functions Confers with parents, teachers, support services personnel and students on matters of attendance, discipline and problem solving. Maintains records of any student disciplinary actions taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and District policies. Provides mentoring services to students Reports to administrators, teachers, school attendance staff, parents, and students relative to issues affecting student performance. Instructs and advises students regarding their responsibility to adhere to school rules and policies, to foster a safe school environment, and to respect other individuals and property. Assists administrators, teachers, and school attendance staff in addressing student attendance problems. Monitors the In-School Suspension Program Arranges meetings as directed with students, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding disciplinary problems in school. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Note:
The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travel to Lincoln County School District buildings as needed. Travel to training, or professional development. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Work in school building environments. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student discipline, bullying, sexual harassment, mandatory reporter etc. Knowledge of student behavior management techniques. Knowledge of dispute resolution techniques and ability to engage in dispute resolution. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications Profile Certification/License:
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. Education Bachelor's and Masters Degree an accredited college or university. Experience Successful experience working with children at risk.
Pay:
$20.24 - $28.01 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person