Devereux CARES In-Person Job Fair

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity working with children with Special Needs, Challenging Behaviors or Behavioral Health diagnoses? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing ABA (applied behavior analysis) and PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports)?

If you answered YES! to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Save your spot to inteview with our Devereux CARES Education Team!

RSVP Andrew Wright: 215-356-2688 or awrigh17@devereux.org

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 16th 2025

Time: 11am - 2pm

Location:

Devereux CARES (Center For Autism Research & Education Services)

600 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health's Center for Autism Research and Educational Services (CARES) Program, located in Downingtown, PA serves up to 60 children, ages 5 through 21, with a confirmed primary diagnosis of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS). CARES is one of Devereux DPACS approved private schools.

WHAT IS THE DEVEREUX CARES SCHOOL HIRING FOR?

Teacher Assistants

(Bachelor's Degree Required) - $20.00 base rate + education & experience

Instructional Support Specialists

(Paraprofessional, TSS, PCA similarities)  - $17.50 base rate + education & experience

PT Instructional Support Specialists

(Paraprofessional, TSS, PCA similarities)  - $19.50 base rate + education & experience

Must be at least 21 years of age -High School Diploma- Valid Driver's License (Not required at all locations)

* If education was acquired outside of the U.S. an education evaluation is required*

Drug Free Workplace/Testing Required -EOE

Please bring: Updated Resume and Valid Drivers License

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ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

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High School Diploma or GED required.  One (1) year of human service experience working with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.

The IDEAL candidate will... Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Additionally, you must be able to complete required new hire orientation class, have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs and possess a valid license.

Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 75-100 lbs. or more. Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision. Occasional use of computers and office equipment. Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes. Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Work Environment: Regularly works inside areas that are adequately lighted and ventilated. Some fluctuations in temperature. Use of Protective equipment such as latex gloves, facial mask protective eyewear, and gown. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Some degree of physical involvement in exercise of Safe and Positive Approaches.