Behavioral Health Aide (PCA)

Behavioral Health Aide - Personal Care Assistant - School Setting

Make a Difference in a Child's Life No Experience Needed! We're looking for caring, compassionate individuals to join our team as Behavioral Health Aides or Personal Care Assistants. In this role, you'll support children in building life skills, confidence, and resilience. No prior experience is requiredwe provide training. All you need is patience, empathy, and the desire to make a positive impact in a child's future.

About Us:

Chester County Respite Network (CCRN) Educational & Behavioral Support Services is a subsidiary of The Rock Creek Foundation. We are committed to delivering the highest quality support to our students and we are dedicated to supporting positive behavioral change.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to rejuvenate and strengthen individuals and families living with behavioral health, development, or other special needs through a child-centered, family-focused, inter-agency team approach. We believe in the value and unique worth of all individuals.

What We're Looking For:

CCRN is seeking a Full-Time Behavioral Health Aide or Personal Care Assistant to join our caring and compassionate teams at various schools in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. As a Behavioral Health Aide or Personal Care Assistant, you will provide individualized behavioral support services in school-based settings to students with special needs.

What We Offer:

At CCRN, you're not just an employee you're a valued change agent. Here's what you can expect:

• Schedule: School setting.
• Hourly Rate Range: $19.00 - $21.00.
• Robust Retirement Plan 403(b) with company match to support your future.
• Health Coverage That Cares Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Time to Recharge Generous paid time off.
• Celebrate You Enjoy your birthday off every year!
• Training & Growth Ongoing development programs and career advancement opportunities.
• Culture of Purpose A welcoming, inclusive environment where you belong.
• Tuition Reimbursement Invest in your education, and we'll support you.
• Employee Assistance Program Confidential support for life's challenges.
• Wellness Perks Annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App.
• Recognition & Rewards Through our Awardco platform and referral program.
• Exclusive Discounts Enjoy deals through FunEx and more.
• Comprehensive Insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance.
  • Pet insurance for your furry family.
  • Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Financial Flexibility Flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help with healthcare and dependent care expenses.

What you'll do:

• Provide in school support to assigned student with special needs.
• Maintain positive relationships with teachers and other staff.
• Consult with and assist the Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC) in the development and implementation of treatment plans.
• Timely submission of daily student summaries and clinical documentation, including PCA interventions, observation of behaviors displayed, etc.
• Ability to interact effectively by speaking clearly, using age-appropriate language, and maintaining attention through verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Able to perform activities such as reaching, grasping, walking, briskly, or running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching ascending and descending stairs throughout the day.

What We Require:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain necessary clearances and complete CPR/First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) trainings.
• Ability to pass background check and FBI fingerprinting.
• Must be able to work with "high-risk" consumers who have mental illnesses as well as developmental and physical disabilities. We expect all staff to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.

Disclaimers :

The Chester County Respite Network (CCRN) aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcomed, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values.

The Chester County Respite Network (CCRN) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. CCRN participates in E Verify.