Personal Care Assistant / PCA

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services; Avondale; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in special education support is seeking Personal Care Assistants to provide tailored support to students with disabilities in a school environment. The ideal candidates will deliver behavioral interventions, maintain daily progress notes, and work closely with children. This role offers flexible hours, starting pay of $22 per hour, and a chance to make a real difference every day.

Benefits

Medical benefits for 30+ hours

Employer paid base medical plan

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with matching

Tuition discounts

Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.
• Experience with autism or other special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with disabilities.
• Implement interventions focused on behavior management and conflict resolution.
• Gather daily data and maintain progress notes.

Skills

Experience working with school aged children

Experience with autism and/or other special needs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Two years of post-secondary education (48 college credits)

Job description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA)!

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.

• PCA assignments available throughout Southern Chester County, PA School Districts:
• Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD)
• Avon Grove School District (AGSD)
• Oxford School District (OSD)

• Generous hourly starting pay rate of $22 per hour and progresses to $26.50 per hour (w2 employment)

Schedule

• PCA 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.

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

(CCRES paid clearances & TB screening)

• 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 Transcript

• 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

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.

(Posted 9/18/25, TY)