Social Service Worker | IDD/ADD Services

About the role

At the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, Social Service Workers support children with autism and their families through compassionate, relationship-centered care focused on safety, growth, and long-term success. This role combines therapeutic support, skill-building, behavior management, and collaboration to help children build coping, communication, social, and daily living skills in a structured and supportive environment. Social Service Workers work closely with interdisciplinary teams and families to ensure consistent care and meaningful progress for every child.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic behavior management as prescribed by care plan
• Assists therapist as needed to develop and review safety/crisis plans and care plans
• Coordinates services among internal/external agencies and internal/external providers
• Follows care plan to monitor progress, teach skills, address behavioral concerns, and bill accordingly
• Ensures continuity of care
• Meets required productivity standards and other organizational expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field
• Internship experience as required for SSW license
• SSW licensure in state of practice
• CPR certification (post hire as needed)

Pay

Range starts at $23/hour (pay is calculated based on years of licensed working experience). Salary range: $23.00-$25.88/hour.

Schedule

Monday-Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits

Compensation

• Tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members
• On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday

Time Off

• 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service)
• 10 paid holidays
• 2 wellness days
• Paid parental leave

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance
• Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members

Health Savings & Reimbursement

• Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families, depending on medical plan selection

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions, including a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary

Professional Development

• Tuition reimbursement
• New licensure reimbursement
• Paid training and conference attendance
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Paid time for continuing education

About the organization

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.