Personal Care Aide School-Based

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:
Enspire Consulting Group provides mental health counseling and psychiatric medication management in an outpatient setting. We are a patient-centered, family-oriented group of professionals dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and adults through compassionate, evidence-based care.

As a small but growing, family-owned business with offices in Flourtown and Philadelphia, were looking for the right match a team player who values collaboration, professionalism, and purpose-driven work. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve emotional wellness, and we believe that every team member plays an essential role in fulfilling that mission.

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate One-to-One school-based aide who understands the importance of meeting the needs of students (K-12) while helping them maintain a high quality of life. We are looking for a committed individual who has impeccable communication skills and is able to problem-solve on the spot. This position is CONTRACT

Job Responsibilities:

• As a One-to-One Aide, you would work with assigned students and be responsible for providing quality care and motivation to individuals, along with maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Serving as a positive role model, applying approved behavior management techniques designed to encourage appropriate social behavior.
• Utilizing appropriate and approved therapeutic interaction skills, specifically, Building Relationships, Listening, Praising Effectively, Making Requests, and Leading Activities.
• Observing, documenting, and reporting to the appropriate supervisor noticeable changes in an individual's behavior and/or health condition.
• Assisting with class-work and provides supervision during testing. May assist in correcting student papers/tests.
• Personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, and maintaining appearance
• Participate in the implementation of each students educational program as outlined in their IEPs and according to the schedule and routine of the classroom program.
• Act as a liaison in communicating with teachers and other intermediate unit or district staff about the ongoing needs of individual students.
• Provide advice and possible solutions to the teacher and other support staff concerning classroom-related issues.
• Document information regarding the students, including needs, strengths, gains, and problems.
• Follow the behavior support plans as provided by the teacher or behavior support staff.
• Supervise and support students during eating activities, gym, outdoor recess, and field trips as needed.
• Provide support to students attending inclusive regular education classes, assisting with modifications as directed by the teachers.

Qualifications:
Must have a High School Diploma / GED and at least six (6) months of experience working with children who have special needs OR have an Associate / Bachelors Degree in Psychology or a behavior-related field.

• Must have up-to-date clearances (from within 90 days of hire) and valid CPR/First-Aid preferred
• Must have a genuine passion for working with students who have special needs.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have exceptional communication skills.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends