Community Support Specialist

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.

• 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.
• Ensure all safety precautions are taken when students are entering and exiting the school (wand check-in, electronics turned in, etc.).

• Equivalent to two years' plus of college and/or two years' plus childcare 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

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, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end.

Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

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.

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