Personal Care Assistant / PCA

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Personal Care Assistant / PCA on assignment in Octorara Area School District (OASD)! PAY RATE - $22 per hour and progresses to $26.50 per hour (w2 employment) OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening. As a Personal Care Assistant / PCA, you will provide individualized and small-group support to students in school settings, helping them achieve success academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with educational and behavioral health teams, you will implement behavioral strategies, foster positive relationships, and support students in developing the skills needed to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Our team specializes in supporting students with a variety of developmental, behavioral, and emotional needs. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while gaining valuable experience in education, behavioral health, and special education services. SCHEDULE: PCAs will work on all student days, full day, during the school calendar year General school hours approximately: 7:15am - 2:45pm (secondary) or 8:15am - 3:45pm (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

Requirements

• High School Diploma OR equivalency

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with school aged children - preferred
• Experience with autism and / or other special needs - preferred
• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI
• TB Screening
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcript

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.

Benefits

• Employer paid: Base medical plan for employee, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
• 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
• Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
• Milestone service award
• Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
• Paid credential renewals
• Paid trainings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED