Compassionate Special Education PCA — 1:1 Student Support

UNAVAILABLE; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

On-site medical center

403b retirement plan

Continuing education programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Woods Services in Langhorne, PA invites compassionate professionals to join as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA). This role provides one-to-one support to students in a special education setting, focusing on daily living activities, health and behavior support, and safety.

Responsibilities include implementing behavioral goals, collecting data for behavior plans, responding to emergencies, and assisting with activities across school and residence environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience with people who are developmentally disabled, socially/emotionally disabled, and/or have challenging behaviors required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in behavioral assessments to determine a student’s current level of functioning.
• Implements approved behavioral goals and related lesson plans for the 1:1 student.
• Collects data for student positive behavior support plans.
• Responds to behavioral emergencies and supports approved behavior programs.
• Supports school-wide positive behavior strategies and daily living activities.
• Assists with activities such as art, music, health, and physical education in day programs.
• Provides 1:1 student assistance in self-care and daily living tasks.
• Maintains supervision and safety of the student throughout the day.
• Supports residential needs during recess or inclement weather when required.
• Attends training and in-service days as required by the program.

Skills

Behavioral analysis

Data collection

Daily living support

Behavior management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Woods Services in Langhorne, PA invites compassionate professionals to join as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA). This role provides one-to-one support to students in a special education setting, focusing on daily living activities, health and behavior support, and safety.

Responsibilities include implementing behavioral goals, collecting data for behavior plans, responding to emergencies, and assisting with activities across school and residence environments.