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Barber National Institute

Time for Me Aide - Family Focused Services

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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.

$37,936 / year median in Pennsylvania

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Hours:
Part Time, 1st Saturday of the Month; 8:30am-3:30pm Must be able to attend
In Class Orientation Monday-Wednesday Position Rate:
$13.00/hour
Overview:
Are you passionate about creating safe, engaging, and supportive environments for children? We are looking for Time For Me Session Staff to provide high-quality care and supervision during respite sessions for children with intellectual disabilities or autism. This role is ideal for individuals who are energetic, compassionate, and committed to child safety and emotional well-being. What you'll bring: A nurturing and attentive approach to supervising children Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with staff and families A proactive mindset with keen observation and quick response abilities A positive attitude and willingness to participate in all activities, including swimming What you'll have: High school diploma or GED Valid driver's license Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism (preferred but not required) Strong recordkeeping, organizational, and time management skills Ability to complete required in-service training annually A typical day-to-day may include: Supervising and engaging children in scheduled activities and pool time Reviewing emergency data forms and responding to individual needs Maintaining professional and empathetic relationships with parents and guardians Ensuring safety and well-being of assigned children throughout the session Assisting with activity facilitation and behavior monitoring Reporting incidents or accidents promptly and accurately Completing required documentation and accountability forms Representing the Time For Me program with professionalism and care Perks with a Purpose Our benefits are created with YOU in mind. Healthcare Teladoc Virtual Health Financial Well-being On-Demand Pay Employee Referral Bonus program Student Loan Forgiveness College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts Employee Discounts Life & Family Support Erie Campus•- discounted on-site weekday childcare Employee discounts for select events and services Generous Paid Time Off Who is Barber National Institute? The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact HR. EOE Any consideration of the background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.