Caseworker/Child Worker for Independent Special Education School Job at COMPASS

COMPASS Dorchester, MA 02122

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 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.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

***This is a 10 month job with the option of working in our 6 week summer school for additional pay

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

* 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

* 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.'
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Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,500.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a clean driving record of at least 3 years?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • special education or residential: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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