Personal Care Assistant – Intensive Autistic Support Secondary

Personal Care Assistant (PCA) – Intensive Autistic Support Secondary

InHealth Staffing is hiring Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to support secondary-aged students in an Intensive Autistic Support Program at the Discovery Center in Lansdale, PA.

This is a rewarding opportunity for caring, patient, and dependable professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of middle and high school-aged students with autism and other diverse learning needs.

Position Details

• Position: Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
• Location: Discovery Center – 375 Morris Rd., Lansdale, PA
• Program: Intensive Autistic Support – Secondary
• Student Population: Secondary-aged students
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, during school hours
• School Year Position
• Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

About the Program

The Intensive Autistic Support Secondary program provides a structured, nurturing, and highly individualized learning environment for secondary-aged students with autism and significant support needs.

Students receive individualized instruction designed to strengthen communication, social, behavioral, functional, and academic skills while developing greater independence and preparing for life beyond the school setting.

The classroom can be highly active and occasionally intense. Students may communicate and express themselves in unique ways and may experience sensory, behavioral, or emotional challenges. Staff use consistent routines, visual supports, calming strategies, positive reinforcement, and individualized approaches to create a safe and encouraging environment where every student is supported and celebrated for their progress.

PCAs play an important role in helping students develop greater independence, self-advocacy, social skills, functional abilities, and readiness for future educational, vocational, and community experiences.

Responsibilities

As a PCA, you may be responsible for:

• Providing one-on-one and/or classroom support to secondary-aged students with autism and other special needs.
• Assisting students with classroom activities, transitions, and daily routines.
• Supporting communication, social interaction, self-regulation, and functional skills.
• Helping students participate in academic and functional learning activities.
• Supporting the development of independence and age-appropriate life skills.
• Helping implement individualized strategies developed by teachers and related-service professionals.
• Using visual supports, structured routines, and other classroom strategies to help students understand expectations.
• Supporting students during periods of sensory, emotional, or behavioral difficulty using approved calming and de-escalation strategies.
• Encouraging positive behaviors and reinforcing student progress.
• Assisting students with activities of daily living and personal care as needed.
• Supporting students during vocational, community-based, recreational, and school activities when applicable.
• Helping students prepare for future employment, continued education, and greater independence.
• Helping maintain a safe, organized, and supportive classroom environment.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, behavior professionals, and other members of the educational team.
• Maintaining student confidentiality and following all school and program policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working with middle or high school-aged students, individuals with autism, or individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Experience as a PCA, paraprofessional, teacher's assistant, behavioral health technician, caregiver, or similar role is a plus.
• Patient, compassionate, dependable, and willing to learn.
• Comfortable working in a busy and sometimes physically active classroom environment.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and supportive during challenging situations.
• Ability to follow individualized student plans and direction from classroom staff.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Must be able to support students throughout the school day, including standing, walking, and assisting students as needed.

Required Clearances

• FBI Clearance
• State Police Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance

Why Work With InHealth Staffing?

At InHealth Staffing, we connect dedicated professionals with meaningful opportunities in school settings. Working in an Intensive Autistic Support classroom provides the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with secondary-aged students, gain valuable special education experience, and make a lasting impact on their development and future.

Every student learns differently, and every accomplishment matters. If you are patient, compassionate, and interested in helping students with autism build independence and prepare for their future, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the Intensive Autistic Support Secondary Program at the Discovery Center in Lansdale, PA.

• Pay: From $23.00 per hour
• Expected hours: 32–35 per week
• Job type: Contract, Full-time
• Work location: In person – must be able to commute to Lansdale, PA 19446