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:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
