Case Worker - Part Time - Therapeutic Afterschool Program

Work under the Supervision of the Milieu Director, and in conjunction with other program staff to ensure safety of the clients, while implementing program activities, external trips/events,  attend staff meetings, represent TASP as deemed appropriate, work with Families and Caregivers, network with external collaterals, May be required to provide behavioral support, May  be required to document significant client interactions, Attend trainings and safety practice trainings, provide 1:1 or group supervision for clients, maintain positive dialogue with clients, staff, families, etc. Daily transportation duties for safety transport of clients throughout the Greater Boston area. This is a part time position, 20 hours/week: Mon-Fri 3PM-7PM.

Qualifications:  Educational background in psychology, human services, or related field. Associates or Bachelors degree preferred. Experience with youth who are challenged emotionally and behaviorally. Must be able to work with children of multiple races, backgrounds, ethnicities, economic status & genders. Valid drivers license required.

About Us:  The Therapeutic After School Program (TASP), a program of The Home for Little Wanderersis based in Roslindale. TASP provides Boston-area youth aged 10 to 18 with a community-based after school treatment environment. The program offers a therapeutic milieu with educational support, therapy and psychoeducational groups, and recreational and social skill building activities, as well as individualized treatment planning. TASP clients are referred by the Department of Mental Health, the Department of Social Services, and other state and community agencies. For many of the participating youth, TASP serves as an alternative to out-of-home placement. For others, the program serves as a crucial step in the process of rejoining their families. TASP offers family events and activities as a way of involving families in the youth's lives and treatment.