Personal Care Assistant

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Berwyn (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Direct Support Professionals. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'll assist with daily living activities and ensure a safe, supportive environment. The organization provides comprehensive training and flexible schedules, making it ideal for those balancing other commitments. With a unique career accelerator program offering tuition reimbursement and professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in the behavioral healthcare field.

Benefits

Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement up to $15k for undergraduate

Tuition reimbursement up to $25k for graduate

Student loan repayment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; evaluation needed for foreign diplomas.
• 1 year of human service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily living activities including health and hygiene management.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Behavior Management Theories

Positive Reinforcement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office Equipment

Job description

Description

Join Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health!

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of the adults we serve? If so, you could become a part of a team creating meaningful and productive lives for those individuals that we serve.

Being a Direct Support Professional has its Advantages

As a Personal Care Assistant at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

1. Opportunities to learn and grow in the Behavioral Healthcare field
2. Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma informed care, CPR, first aid
3. Flexible schedules that can work with school, family commitments, or other employment

New Rates 17.25- 19.67

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Adult Services provides programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our main campus is located in Berwyn PA. Our dedicated team of over 600 staff ranging from highly-specialized clinicians and nurses to recreational and direct staff professionals, all work to one common goal: the happiness, self-fulfillment, and social integration of each adult in our community. As a direct support professional, you will assist in daily living activities, including health and hygiene management, cooking, cleaning, recreation, and documentation to include shift reports, incident reports, and individual progress reports. You will maintain a safe and therapeutic treatment environment that meets the physical, emotional, and personal needs of the individuals we serve.

You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!

Devereux is proud to offer

ASCEND–the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; diplomas acquired outside of the US must be evaluated.

One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.

Be at least 21 years of age.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

The IDEAL candidate will be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to complete the required new hire orientation class, have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs, and possess a valid license.

Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Work Environment: Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuations in temperature. Use of protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial masks, protective eyewear, and gowns. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Some degree of physical involvement in the exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse occurring in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Posted Date: 1 week ago (3/28/2025 10:39 AM)

Requisition ID: 2025-43397

Category: Direct Care

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time