Personal Care Assistant / PCA

Personal Care Assistant / PCA Downingtown, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22566799 Summary Downingtown, PA In-Person $22.00 per Hour 0 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 32.50 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description Description Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)!

CCRES PAID CREDENTIALS

• Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY:

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. PCA assignments available throughout Chester County, PA area school districts Priority Needs include: TCHS Pickering, Phoenixville Renaissance Academy, Phoenixville Tredyffrin Easttown School District (3 days Malvern School / 2 days Devon Elem) Split assignment through Arc of Chester County at two locations below:

M, W 9-12

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Advent Lutheran Preschool:

1601 Green Ln, West Chester, PA 19382 T, Th 9-2 at

The Arc:

900 Lawrence Drive, West Chester, PA Generous hourly starting pay rate of $22 per hour and progresses to $26.50 per hour (w2 employment)

SCHEDULE

PCAs will work on all student days, full day, during the school calendar year General school hours approximately: 7:30am

• 2:30pm (secondary) or 8:30am
• 3:30pm (elementary)

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

Deliver tailored one-on-one and small group support to students with disabilities, helping them participate in classroom activities, manage behavioral interventions, manage personal care, and access to educational environment as it aligns with the student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Implement timely interventions focusing on behavior management, conflict resolution, anger management, and enhancing peer interaction skills, according to the goals outlined in the IEP or positive behavioral support plan set by Special Education team. Gather daily data and maintain progress notes in the designated format for each session with the child or adolescent. Offer direct assistance to students to fulfill their academic, social, emotional, and/or personal care requirements. Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma OR equivalency Experience working with school aged children

• preferred Experience with autism and / or other special needs
• preferred Staff on assignment for West Chester Area School District must have a high school diploma and ability to complete a local assessment requirement OR Two-years of post secondary education (48 college credits)

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS

(Clearances within 12 months) PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance PA Department of Education FBI

• Use code 1KG6XN TB Screening (within 3 months) Education Documentation
• Diploma OR Official Transcripts
• Paid clearances & TB screening!

Benefits Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits Employer paid base medical plan! Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection

CCRES 403

(b) Retirement Savings Plan

• 3% matching contribution Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships Milestone service award Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays Paid credential renewals Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams