Paid Internship -Mental Health Assistant

Paid Internship- MHAThe 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 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.

• MBTA Transportation Shuttle Available (Canton junction location only)

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: $21.00 to $27.00/hourly  

EEO, Including disability/vets

Qualifications

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.