Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker
Bridges Homeward
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- Pay
- $52K to $53K
- a year
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 5 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Bridges Homeward
Individual & family services · 51 to 200 employees
Founded in 1873, Bridges Homeward is a mission-driven nonprofit serving the Greater Boston community. We are deeply committed to: Diversity, equity, and inclusion Advancing racial equity Helping every individual achieve permanency and belonging
What you'll do
- Conductweekly home visitswith foster youth
- Ensuresafety, stability, and well-being
- Partner withDCFon permanency planning
- Providecase management & treatment planning
- Help youth buildlifelong, supportive connections
- Participate inrotating after-hours on-call coverage
What you need
- MSW or related degree preferred; a bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience working with children and families can replace the MSW requirement.
- Must be able to obtain social work licensure within 6 months and have a valid driver's license and insured vehicle.
- Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
social work licensureStrong communicationempathyproblem-solving skillscase managementtreatment planning
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Perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off
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Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker Cambridge, MA | Full-Time (33.5 hrs/week) | $52,000-$53,000 + $4,000 Bonus This position offers a $4,000 sign on bonus* Make an Impact Where It Matters Most At Bridges Homeward , we believe every child deserves a lifelong connection with a caring adult. As a Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker , you'll help make that happen. This is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals ready to build a meaningful career in child welfare. Why Join Us 33.5-hour work week ( 4½ days! ) Hybrid flexibility (work-from-home opportunities) Small caseload ( only 8 youth ) $4,000 sign-on bonus (paid quarterly throughout first year of employment, employees must stay 2 years who received the sign on bonus) Competitive benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Generous Paid Time Off What You'll Do Conduct weekly home visits with foster youth Ensure safety, stability, and well-being Partner with DCF on permanency planning Provide case management & treatment planning Help youth build lifelong, supportive connections Participate in rotating after-hours on-call coverage About Us Founded in 1873, Bridges Homeward is a mission-driven nonprofit serving the Greater Boston community. We are deeply committed to: Diversity, equity, and inclusion Advancing racial equity Helping every individual achieve permanency and belonging What You Bring MSW or related degree preferred Bachelor's + 2 years experience working with children and families can replace MSW requirement. Ability to obtain social work licensure (LICSW, LCSW, LSW, LSWA) within 6 months Valid driver's license + insured vehicle Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills Apply Today Start your career making a real difference in the lives of children and families.