Case Managers & Social Workers – Transition into Education
About The Position
The Woods organization is seeking deeply compassionate, committed, and highly talented staff to join their team. Their mission is to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment. This role offers an opportunity for Case Managers & Social Workers with experience in Social Work, Case Management, Human Services, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Services, Youth Services, Child Welfare, Residential Services, Family Support, Counseling, Developmental Disabilities Services, Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services to transition into a school-based teaching position at Woods Services in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Human services professionals possess valuable skills such as communication, advocacy, relationship building, documentation, behavior support, crisis management, teamwork, patience, and compassion, which are essential for supporting students. The position offers a starting salary of $52,500 annually, with the possibility of a sign-on bonus or relocation assistance for qualified candidates. It provides a pathway to build a long-term career in education, allowing individuals to utilize their existing skills in a new and meaningful way.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline is the only prerequisite needed to start the conversation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Social Work
- Experience in Case Management
- Experience in Human Services
- Experience in Behavioral Health
- Experience in Mental Health Services
- Experience in Youth Services
- Experience in Child Welfare
- Experience in Residential Services
- Experience in Family Support
- Experience in Counseling
- Experience in Developmental Disabilities Services
- Experience in Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services
- Not yet a certified teacher
- Recent college graduates with a bachelor’s degree looking for a meaningful career
- Current teachers in Puerto Rico who are ready and open to relocating to the US mainland
- Career changers holding a bachelor's degree who want to transition into education
- Compassionate professionals dedicated to helping children and young adults with special needs succeed
Responsibilities
- Assess functioning levels to develop and implement individualized educational and behavioral objectives.
- Write functional educational goals aligned with student needs, IEP/IHP/ISP guidelines, and federal, state, and company policies.
- Prepare and implement daily written lesson plans and tailored teaching techniques.
- Track student progress using objective data collection and approved monitoring systems.
- Direct and coach classroom staff and instructional aides.
- Design and implement individual student behavioral programs.
- Manage adaptive/assistive equipment and devices.
- Provide direct student care, including feeding, toileting, positioning, and transportation assistance as needed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in IEP meetings to evaluate program effectiveness.
- Complete all required paperwork in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Tuition-assisted program
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- PTO -Paid time off
- On-site FREE medical center
- 403b retirement plan
- Continuing education programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Certification Support: Complete guidance through Pennsylvania’s emergency teaching certification pathways.
- Competitive Pay & Growth: Strong teacher compensation packages paired with continuous professional development.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Join an established, reputable organization dedicated to children and adults with complex needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
