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Autistic Support PCA
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$37,936 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
STS is seeking candidates for an Autistic Support Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position at Manheim Central Middle School for the 26-27 school year. Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Schedule:
M-F 7:45am-2:45pm (May be less) Preferred candidate will:- Possess high self efficacy and self regulation skills.
- Prior knowledge of/willingness to learn how to apply a Positive Behavioral Support Plan as outlined in students IEP with support of the classroom Teacher.
- Ability to work in a professional environment with special needs children for the complete school day.
- High reliability standards.
- Provide support with Applied Behavioral Analysis; collect data, fill out progress reports and daily logs.
- Willingness to provide support to the student in various capacities; including but not limited to; personal care assistance, instructional support for previously introduced skills/lessons, progress monitoring and data collection.
- Strong written communication skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent certification, or higher education degree.
- Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected in the classroom teachers.
- Participate in daily classroom operations with the student.
- Use of equipment as directed. Qualifications and Required Documents Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) FBI Criminal History Record (Act 114) Proof of a TB test or chest x-ray that is less than two years old
- Proof of a high school diploma or higher education (copy of transcripts/diploma acceptable) Additional required STS documents will be provided during on boarding process
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$17.00- $17.