Part Time Mental Health Worker Erie, PA

Overview:We are making dreams come true. Our mission is to support children and adults with autism intellectual disabilities and behavioral health challengesand the families who love themby providing education resources and services that foster independence dignity and community Part Time Mental Health Partial Worker School Based Substitute provides direct mental health and behavioral support in a therapeutic classroom environment. This nonexempt position plays an essential role in helping students maintain emotional and behavioral stability while implementing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with classroom and clinical teams. Strong communication skills crisisprevention abilities and dedication to student success are key to this Youll Bring:A compassionate studentcentered approach to behavioral and mental health supportStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with teachers clinicians and supervisorsCrisisintervention awareness and the ability to maintain a safe structured environmentFlexibility and dependability to support a substitutebased roleTeamwork skills and professionalism when working with students families and staffWhat Youll Have:Bachelors degree in a clinical or related fieldMust be at least 18 years of ageAbility to pass required Pennsylvania background clearances (Act 34 Act 151 Act 114)Successful completion of the Paraprofessional AssessmentCompletion of 20 hours of annual inservice training including mandatory safety trainingProficiency with Microsoft Office and basic data entry systemsAbility to meet physical demands including standing walking lighttomoderate lifting (up to 35 lbs. with assistance) and participation in crisismanagement proceduresA Typical Day May Include:Providing therapeutic support in the classroom by implementing individualized treatment plans and promoting student with and leading structured socialskills groups and other therapeutic daily classroom routines such as attendance materials preparation and recreational and reporting student progress behavioral changes or safety concerns to supervisors and the clinical treatment daily progress notes and assisting with documentation for Treatment Team crisis intervention when necessary using approved effectively with classroom staff and mental health professionals to ensure continuity of volunteers assisting with transportationrelated needs and participating in summer or extended programs as required.

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