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Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Behavioral Health Aide (PCA)

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19-$21/hr

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

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 required—we 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. www1.eeoc.gov

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Aide will provide individualized behavioral support services to students with special needs within school settings and maintain positive relationships with educational staff. This role also involves consulting with the Behavioral Specialist Consultant on treatment plans and ensuring timely submission of clinical documentation and daily student summaries.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent and be able to obtain necessary clearances, including completing CPR/First Aid and crisis intervention training. Applicants must also pass a background check and FBI fingerprinting, demonstrating a strong desire to provide excellent service while working with consumers who have mental illnesses or developmental and physical disabilities.

Key Skills

Life Skills DevelopmentInterpersonal CommunicationTreatment Plan ImplementationPhysical Stamina

Psychiatry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Coatesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$1,604/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

403(b) with company match
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Birthday off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness perks (Calm App)
Life and AD&D insurance