Summer Internship -Mental Health Assistant

Position: Paid Summer Internship -Mental Health Assistant
This internship offers flexible schedules, keeping in mind that our program operates 24 hours a day, 7 a week. Candidates should be pursuing a degree within the Human Service field. Please reach out if you have questions regarding your eligibility.

The Mental Health Assistants are responsible for a variety of duties relating to and primarily concerned with implementing the students' treatment and educational programs. MHAs provide services/interventions that support skill development and mastery for students/clients within JRC's school and residential components. They also maintain a safe environment for students/clients to thrive academically, while providing consistent treatment that leads to reduction of problem behaviors.

This position affords a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience with and knowledge of the current methods for treating the problems of autistic-like adolescents/adults and young adults with behavioral disorders. It is an hourly non-exempt position. Hours of work are assigned on a weekly basis and can be comprised of any day or shift necessary to assure adequate staffing, including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Once you have finished, please do come and visit us at 250 Turnpike Street in Canton, MA for an interview. The office is open from 9-4:00pm Monday
- Friday. You do not need an appointment for your interview. Please note that you must come dressed professionally in order to receive an interview.

Current staff members working overtime are earning $10,000 monthly

Annual Salary may reach over $100,000 with extra shifts

* *$18-$24 per hour for part time MHAs/$20-$26 for full time MHAs

**$3000 First year sign-on bonus!

** Extra pay for verifiable experience in Human Services or Military Experience*
* ** Weekend and assignment differentials*
* ** Flexible Schedules (day, evening, overnight, weekend, combination, or shift substitute)

** Tuition Reimbursement Program:
Includes JRC funding undergraduate (tuition reimbursement) and graduate education.*
* Excellent Benefits

medical/dental insurance, retirement benefits to include a 401a and 403b(Tax Sheltered Annuity) plan, life insurance, thirteen paid holidays, tax-free day-care assistance program, short term and long-term disability insurance.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalence

Must be at least 18-years-old (for internship only)

** Increased rates for BA or beyond.*
* ** Increased rates for experience (1-3+ years) in Human Service or Military experience

***EEO- Veterans and Disability

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.