Caseworker/Child Worker for Therapeutic Special Education School

The COMPASS School is seeking a caseworker/child worker to work as part of a team to support students in and out of the classroom, maintain communication with outside service providers and families, provide non-violent crisis prevention which includes physical restraints, and work as a vital member of each student's treatment team. The students of COMPASS have emotional/behavioral disorders, along with specific learning disabilities. Students range in age from 6-21 years of age.

The salary range listed is for the 10 month school year, the 6 week summer program and driving responsibilities all together.

Responsibilities:

• Work with clinical and teaching staff to implement COMPASS Behavior Management System
• Serve as effective liaison between students, their families, foster families and other agencies
• Monitor and follow up with students regarding their school attendance
• Organize and maintain all appropriate records on assigned students
• Provide Crisis Prevention Intervention to students displaying escalated behaviors, which includes physical restraints
• Provide transportation to and from school with a provided vehicle - 7d license required.

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelors degree is preferred but not required
• Experience working in a school or residential setting with children/teens challenged with learning disabilities and cognitive disorders is preferable.
• Experience working with behaviorally challenged students a plus
• Experience in non-violent crisis prevention is preferred but not required
• Eligible for a 7d license required (MA drivers license, clean driving record)
• Clean driving record for at least 12 months required

COMPASS is a private, non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to serving high-risk economically disadvantaged youth, adolescents, and families who have a history of behavioral, social, emotional, and educational disabilities. Using a team approach, COMPASS works to develop and enhance the confidence and abilities of youth and families by providing services in safe, nurturing and motivating environments. Our services include: education, crisis intervention, diagnostics, outreach, advocacy, vocational preparation, enrichment activities, emergency resources, and individual and family support services.

COMPASS is a supportive environment with generous benefits including a robust health & dental plan, life insurance, Long Term disability insurance, education tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• 7D License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person