VISTA Careers: Charting Your Path with CCRES

CCRES is looking for professional personnel to work in educational settings, homes, and communities as they assist children and adults facing challenges. autism , mental illness, intellectual/ developmental disorders, and physical impairments.

CCRES partnered with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 1999 to meet a need for behavioral health services for children in Chester County as a means of contributing to the community.

CCRES, based in Downingtown offers seasoned professionals who work alongside school districts, intermediate units, and the mental health care network.

Below are some of the numerous CCRES professional staff positions currently open.

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) With Sign-On Bonus

A CCRES personal care assistant (PCA) can have an impact daily.

A signing bonus of $750 is available for new employees who apply by April 15, 2025.

Candidates hired for the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position receive paid credentials, eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances and TB screening.

It is a field employee position, working all student days, 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM (secondary) or 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (elementary) during the school calendar year with assignments available throughout Chester County area school districts as well as in a Chester County Intermediate Unit Child and Career Development Center or CCIU’s Learning Center.

The starting rate for this role is a generous $22 per hour and progresses to $25.50 per hour.

PCAs provide one-to-one assistance to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders in the school setting based on the client’s medical needs.

CCRES Personal Care Assistants specialize in serving children primarily diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as other special needs diagnoses.

The Personal Care Assistant will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group emotional support and behavioral interventions to children/adolescents in the school setting based on the client’s medical needs.
• Intervene promptly in regions concerning behavior management, conflict resolution, anger control, and social skills with peers as per the objectives outlined in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or within a behavioral intervention strategy devised by a school administrator or a Behavioral Specialist.
• Collect daily data and document progress notes in a prescribed format for each session with the child/adolescent.
• Provide direct support for students to meet their personal care needs.

Candidates for this position must have:

• High School Diploma OR equivalency
• Experience working with school aged children – preferred
• Experience with autism and / or other special needs – preferred
• Staff on assignment for West Chester Area School District requires either a high school diploma plus completion of a local assessment, or an additional two years of post-secondary education (at least 48 college credits).

Credentialing requirements:

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Background Check
• Pennsylvania Criminal (Act 34) Background Check
• PA DOE FBI - Enter Code 1KG6XN
• TB Screening
• Educational Documentation – Copy of Diploma or Certified Transcripts

This role is ideal for beginners in their careers who wish to have a meaningful impact by assisting people with special needs on a regular basis.

The school day schedule is good for parents who would like to work in the same district as their children, and it’s a great opportunity for those who are retired or seeking a career change to work with children in schools.

Learn more about the Personal Care Assistant position.

Behavior Consultant

The BC-ABA acts as an independent contractor and is part of an interdisciplinary clinical team operating within Montgomery County .

Behavior Consultants might operate during school hours, after-school periods, or evenings based on the requirements of their county programs. This role offers adaptable scheduling options to support a healthy work-life equilibrium.

The hourly wage is set at $60 per hour.

The Behavior Consultant will:

• Develop and oversee personalized therapy programs for kids who have been identified as having behavioral or mental health issues.
• Help foster adaptive abilities in the identified child so they can play a more constructive part in their schooling, family life, and social environment.
• Offer professional guidance on behavior management to the family and/or school as recommended.
• Instruct the Behavior Health Technician (BHT) on suitable therapeutic techniques.
• Compose Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).
• Cases are typically authorized 2- 3 hours per week for each client’s family based on medical necessity and can build a caseload of multiple clients.

Requirements for this role encompass:

• A Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) or a similar field along with a Pennsylvania license for either of these roles: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Social Worker, Behavior Specialist, or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.
• At least 12 credits in ABA from a college/university and one year of full-time experience providing ABA or at least one year of full-time experience in the provision of ABA under the supervision of a BCBA or similar certification and 40 hours of training in ABA.
• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Background Check
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• FBI Department of Human Service background clearance – Service code: 1KG738
• TB screening – current within three months
• Professional Liability Insurance
• PA Licensed Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Social Worker, Behavior Specialist, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner – license must be active.

Learn more about the Behavior Consultant position.

Behavior Analyst

The BCBA acts as an independent contractor and serves as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team based in Chester County.

Behavior Analysts might work during school hours, after school, or even evenings based on the specific requirements of their county programs. However, this role offers adaptable schedules aimed at maintaining a healthy work-life equilibrium.

The hourly wage is $85.

The Behavior Analyst will:

• Create and oversee personalized therapy programs for kids who have been identified as having behavioral or mental health issues.
• Help foster adaptive abilities in the identified child so they can play a more constructive part in their schooling, household activities, and social environments.
• Offer professional behavioral guidance to the family and/or school as recommended.
• Instruct the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) about suitable therapeutic techniques.
• Write Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Cases usually receive authorization for 2 to 3 hours per week for each client's family, depending on their medical needs, allowing them to manage a caseload consisting of several clients.

Requirements for this role encompass:

• A Professional Assistant Behavior Specialist License
• BCBA (active)
• PA Behavioral Specialist Certification (valid)
• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Background Check
• Pennsylvania Criminal (Act 34) Background Check
• FBI Background Check for Human Services Department
• TB screening – current within three months
• Professional Liability Insurance

Learn more about the Behavior Analyst position.

Find out about other CCRES professional staff positions that are open for application.