Personal Care Assistant - (School based)

About the Organization

Our services are designed to be holistic, geographically accessible, culturally sensitive, and coordinated with other related service systems, both formal and informal. Community Council has a long history of providing mental health services to Philadelphia residents and is one of the City of Philadelphia's original 12 Base Service Units. We provide a range of mental health and substance abuse direct services and case management. The organization has a diverse staff of 200 that deliver evidenced based services in a culturally competent manner.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

We are Hiring Join Our Team!

"When you work at Community Council Health Systems, you join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to building a brighter future for everyone. Together, we focus on making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve and supporting each other along the way.

POSITION DETAILS

Provide individualized behavioral health interventions, one-on-one support, and academic assistance within a school setting. The PCA operates under the supervision of the program manager. The primary goal is to implement effective clinical interventions, such as coaching and modeling, along with support services to help the student maintain appropriate behavior and function successfully in the least restrictive educational environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support the student with small group instruction, academic task completion, and transitions between activities or locations. Assist in the instructional process for the identified student and accompany them to classes, lunch, field trips, special events, and assemblies. Provide support for gross and fine motor needs, including orthopedic assistance and personal care (up to and including toileting). Share clinical data, such as behavioral observations, with the IEP team or other relevant professionals to support the behavior support plan. Additionally, engage the student in age-appropriate therapeutic activities as determined by the assignment.

Position Type / Work Schedule

Full-Time

Monday through Friday 7 : 30am-3 : 30pm

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION :

• High School Graduate (or equivalent) with one of the following :
• Has knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint preferred;
• Minimum of two years' experience in working with children and adolescents (with disabilities preferred).

Location

Community Council Learning Academy

Number of Openings

11

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Category

Education

Salary / Sign-on bonus

salary $16.00 hourly

Close Date

Created By

Donna Mims

Number Filled

Exempt / Non-Exempt

Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)

Open Date

7 / 29 / 2025

This position is currently accepting applications.