Job Information
The Home for Little Wanderers Community Support Specialist in Walpole, Massachusetts
Description
The Home for Little Wanderers seeks a Community Support Specialist (CSS) for their private school located in Walpole. Clifford Academy is a Chapter 766 DESE approved therapeutic school serving youth with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. Reporting to the CSS Coordinator, the CSS position is critical in fostering a positive culture within the school’s learning community. Because they help ensure the school day operates smoothly, CSS punctuality at 8:00AM is crucial to getting the morning off to a good start. After arrival, CSS use protocols and relational skills with students to ensure their classroom and milieu experiences are safe and learning productive.
How You'll Be Making a Difference
Work closely with the CSS Coordinator to initiate and maintain effective school structures and routines.
Use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (you will be trained) strategies when supporting youth.
Operate within and outside of classrooms to assist students in meeting their academic and vocational expectations.
Ensure completion of all necessary paperwork including incident reporting, etc.
Provide coverage of shifts as needed, including coverage in support of students that reside at the Walpole campus.
Help manage medical and emergency situations.
Ensure students adhere to school policies as detailed in the Clifford Academy Handbook.
Perform other school community support duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Principal to support youth.
Work schedule: 8 AM-4:00 PM
Ensure all safety precautions are taken when students are entering and exiting the school (wand check-in, electronics turned in, etc.).
Qualifications
Equivalent to two years of college and/or two years child care experience in a residential setting with similar population
Supervisory experience helpful
Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications
What The Home Can Offer You
In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Generous time off including 11 holidays
Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
Extensive training to new staff
Tuition reimbursement
403(b) Retirement Plan
Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
And more!
Valuing Diversity
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)