A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Caseworker/Child Worker for Therapeutic Special Education School
COMPASS - 3.7
Dorchester, MA Job Details Full-time $51,000 - $55,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching 403(b) Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Driver's License Bachelor's degree Working with students Student support School bus driving Full Job Description 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
