Personal Care Assistant/ PCA Job at CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services, West Grove, PA

cmYxY3JyUStnS0NLMzl3QmVLaWhKU1RDcGc9PQ==
  • CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services
  • West Grove, PA

Job Description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at the Engle Education Center!

NOW OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

PCAs placed on assignment at the Engle Education Center will start at $23 per hour and progress to $27.50 per hour (w2 employment)

SCHEDULE:

  • PCAs will work on all student days during the school calendar year, 8am - 3pm

LOCATION:

  • Engle Education Center: 107 School House Road, West Grove, PA 19390

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. 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:

  • 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

CREDENTIALS:

(CCRES paid clearances & TB screening)

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

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
  • Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
  • Milestone service awards
  • Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
  • Paid clearances and TB screening

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

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: 

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 10/31/25, TS)

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Immediate start,

Similar Jobs

City of Danville, VA

Public Works Construction Project Manager Job at City of Danville, VA

 ...Description Perform complex professional work directing and implementing the design, bidding, construction, maintenance, and documentation of major long-term City-wide projects construction projects (new buildings or maintenance and alterations of existing... 

Fox Corporation

News Photographer Job at Fox Corporation

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including...

Digital4design

Wordpress Developer Job at Digital4design

# Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites for various clients and projects. # Create and modify WordPress themes and plugins as per project requirements. # Ensure website responsiveness, performance, and cross-browser compatibility . # Optimize... 

CFS

Staff Accountant Job at CFS

 ...Staff Accountant Chicopee, MA $75,000 - $85,000 Position Overview Were looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant who...  ...process improvements as the department grows Qualifications ~ Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field ~13 years... 

Milltown Pharmacy

Pharmacy Clerk Job at Milltown Pharmacy

 ...We are seeking a Pharmacy Clerk to become a part of our team! The successful candidate will also be responsible for the promotion and representation of us. Engage customers in face-to-face discussions to promote the pharmacy. We are looking for a candidate who is assertive...