VISTA Careers — CCRES

CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. It works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units and the behavioral health system.

There are numerous advantages to a CCRES career, including paid training by subject-matter experts, high hourly wages, the opportunity to participate in a 403(b) plan with employer match, and the gratifying work of helping individuals with special needs.

CCRES currently has the following open positions.

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) — Coatesville

The personal care assistant opening seeks a field employee to provide 1:1 emotional and behavioral interventions at two Coatesville locations (currently). The position works all student days, making it appropriate for a parent looking for employment when his or her children are in class.

A PCA must have a high-school diploma (or equivalency) and Pa. child abuse clearances. Experience with children with autism is preferred.

Learn more about the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) position.

Special Education Teacher — Chester County

These positions will be located at various programs throughout Chester County. Part-time and full-time work schedules are available, and flexible days can be considered, making this an opportune career move for a recent retiree.

The daily pay rate for a special education teacher is $500.

Learn more about the Special Education Teacher position.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) — Downingtown

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a direct service (face-to-face) provider in the adult day program, He or she supports consumers in community settings, using a person-centered planning approach to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills.

The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but can be flexed, with a DSP working 2-3 days between Mondays and Fridays.

The role’s location is the Achieve program, 150 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 430, Downingtown, and the position comes with 11 paid annual holidays.

Learn more about the Direct Support Professional position.