Personal Care Assistant - Instruction In The Home (Cnas Welcome To Apply!)

Program

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Description

A Personal Care Assistant (PCA) assists a student with self-sufficiency, communication, interpersonal, social, academic, and mobility skills. The PCA assists a student in accessing their educational program which could include assistance with balance, visual perceptual activities, fine and/or gross motor skills, prompts to stay focused. This position requires a combination of support at the Franklin Learning Center and at the homes of students as they attend virtual speech sessions; however, the majority of the time will be spent supporting virtual speech in a school/center setting.

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Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

• Must have or obtain and maintain current certificate in first aid

• Must have or obtain and maintain current certificate in CPR

• Must have or obtain and maintain current certificate in LIU approved Crisis Management program

• Must obtain highly qualified status within one year from date of hire

• Highly qualified means completing two (2) years of postsecondary study (48 credits) OR

• Possess an associate degree or higher OR

• Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment*

• The LIU recognizes two (2) local assessments to assist paraprofessional staff in attaining the PDE requirements:

• The Special Education Credential of Competency OR

• The CAPE test

• Must complete twenty (20) hours of professional development related to assignment each year (July 1-June 30) in order to continue employment.

Terms of Employment

Full-time, 7 hour day, 188 days/year; follows traditional 10-month school year schedule

Salary

Minimum for the 23-24 school year is $14.50/hour, plus comprehensive benefits package