What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paid Summer Internship -Mental Health Assistant position at JUDGE ROTENBERG EDUCATIONAL CENTER?
Paid Summer Internship- MHA
The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center, Inc. (JRC) is a day and residential school located in Canton, Massachusetts, licensed to serve ages five through adult. Since 1971, JRC has provided very effective education and treatment to both emotionally disturbed students and clients with conduct, behavior, emotional, and/or psychiatric problems, as well as those with intellectual disabilities or on the autism spectrum.
Jumpstart your career with our Paid Summer Internship working as a Mental Health Assistant at the Judge Rotenberg Educational Center. Earn while making a difference in the community, serving a vulnerable population through meaningful engagement. Gain hands-on experience, connect with clients, and build essential skills for your professional development. We offer flexible schedules to meet the needs of your availability, offer excellent benefits and incentive pay for weekends, overnight shifts and work at assignments managing difficult environments.
This is a non-exempt hourly position with very flexible work hours.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma
• Proof of College enrollment in field related to Human Services
Salary
Part time 32 or 24: $18.00 to $23.00/hourly
Full time: $20.00 to $26.00/hourly
EEO, Including disability/vets
Demonstrated Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
- Exhibit the ability to react to student anger in a calm, detached, assertive manner.
- Exhibit a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Exhibit respect for the confidentiality and dignity of our students.
Physical Demands of Position:
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English.
- 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses.
- Ability to stand and walk for at least 80% of the workday.
- Ability to sit for at least 20% of the workday.
- Position involves kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, crawling, and handling during the treatment process.
- Ability to lift up to 200 lbs. with assistance
- Normal depth perception is required.
- All entry level staff may be required to work both weekend days and all holidays.
Salary : $20 - $26