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    Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania

    Disability Services

    Behavior Support Assistant/Classroom Support-Early Intervention

    Lansdale, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking full-time Personal Care Assistants (PCA) to support the behavior and educational services provided to students in our Approved Private School program.   Our school programs service young children with severe and complex disabilities including autism, physical disabilities, and communication limitations.

    The PCA will fill a critical role in the expansion of Positive Behavior Supports within Easterseals. The primary role involves implementing strategies as outlined in Positive Behavior Support Plans which could include but are not limited to providing direct instruction based on the principals of Positive Behavior Supports.  The PCAs will work under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS). This individual will need to demonstrate flexibility in that they may be serving one student at a time or be supporting a classroom teacher in an assistant role.

    • Associate degree or higher in a related field required.
    • Experience working with children with special needs and/or challenging behavior preferred.
    • CPR/First aid certification preferred.
    • Reliable transportation is required for possible travel to additional school sites.
    • Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
    • Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/
    • Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.

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    Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania

    Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs.  Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

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