Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)!
We are currently interviewing for the 2024-2025 school year!

• PCAs placed on assignment at the CCIU's Child and Career Development Center or CCIU's Learning Center will start at $23 per hour and progress to $26.50 per hour (w2 employment)

SCHEDULE:

• PCAs will work on all student days during the school calendar year, 8am - 3pm.
• Flexible schedule to consider PCAs who can work 2-3 days per week or as daily subs!

LOCATIONS:

• Child & Career Development Center (CCDC): 1525 Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320
• Chester County Learning Center (CCLC): 1635 Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position is a field employee position providing one-to-one and small group emotional support and behavioral interventions to children/adolescents in a school setting throughout Chester County, PA. We specialize in serving children primarily diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as other special needs diagnoses
PERKS OF WORKING IN A SCHOOL SYSTEM:

• Excellent experience to start a career making a difference every day working with individuals with special needs
• Perfect school day schedule for parents who would like to work in the same district as their children
• Great opportunity for those who are retired or seeking a change in career to work with children in schools

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide one-to-one and small group emotional support and behavioral interventions to children/adolescents in the school setting based on medical needs of the client
• Prompt interventions in the areas of: behavior management, conflict resolution, anger management, and peer interaction skills based on the IEP goals or behavioral treatment plan provided by school official or a Behavior Consultant
• Collect daily data and document progress notes in a prescribed format for each session with the child/adolescent
• Provide direct support for students to meet their personal care needs

Requirements
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma OR equivalency
• Experience working with school aged children - preferred
• Experience with autism and / or other special needs - preferred

CREDENTIALS:
(Clearances and TB current within 12 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI - Use code 1KG6XN
• TB Screening
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

Benefits

• Benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental & Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, FlexCare, Short-Term disability and Life insurance
• CCRES 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - 3% matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
• Milestone service award (5 years, 10 years, 15 years)
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

ABOUT CCRES
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work in partnership with the Advanced Clinical Services (ACS) program of the CCIU to provide the highest quality behavioral health school district services to individuals with special needs.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
(Updated 6/4/24 JL)