Mental Health Aide- $26 - $28 / hr

Mental Health Aide

Salary: $26 - $28.00 / per hour

Maxim Healthcare Services in San Jose, CA is hiring for Mental Health Aide to work with children and adults with developmental delays and challenging behaviors

Why Join Maxim?

• Competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid training
• Ongoing supervision from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Flexible scheduling PT and FT
• College Partnership programs & opportunities for continuing education
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) savings plan, and PTO

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one-behavior intervention services to individuals with behavioral challenges
• Provides/assists with daily program activities in the areas of self-help, communication, social, cognitive, motor and behavior and crisis intervention
• Assist client with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, preparation and feeding of meals, dressing and undressing, ambulation and other activities as needed
• Implement and collect data of the behaviors and goals outlined in the Behavior Support Plan

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience working in an educational or healthcare setting preferred
• At least one year of experience working with children/adults with special needs who display challenging or aggressive behaviors
• College coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral sciences or related field preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Updated TB Test
• Current In-person or Hybrid CPR/First Aid Certification for Adults and Pediatric