Personal Care Assistant / PCA - Downingtown Area School District

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Personal Care Assistant / PCA in Downingtown Area School District!

• OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

PCAs placed on assignment in Downingtown Area School District (DASD) will start at $23 per hour and progress to $27.50 per hour (w2 employment).

SCHEDULE:

• PCAs will work on all student days following DASD academic calendar year.

The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position is a field employee position working in a school setting to provide one-to-one and small group support to students with special needs.

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.
• Daily progress notes will be entered into STaR and/or Clinic Tracker system based on student's medical billing source.
• Offer direct assistance to students to fulfill their academic, social, emotional, and/or personal care requirements.

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma OR equivalency
• Complete both PCA and BHT training plans; paid and provided by CCRES
• Experience working with school aged children - preferred
• Experience with autism and / or other special needs - preferred

CREDENTIALS:

(Clearances current within 12 months)

CCRES provides paid clearances & TB screening

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI
• PA Department of Human Services FBI
• TB Screening (current within 3 months)
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

Benefits

• 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
• Paid professional development trainings
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition discounts through collegiate partnerships
• Milestone service awards
• 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

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

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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.

(Updated 1/2/26 - KR)