Part-Time Case Worker Manager; Youth Fire drop-in Center

Job Category:
Administrative

Requisition Number: CASEW
006922

Posted:
November 17, 2025

Employment Type:
Part-Time

Hourly Range: $20.19 USD to $27.40 USD

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Cambridge, MA 02138, USA (1 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA)

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, :

Established in 2000, Youth on Fire (YOF) is a daytime drop-in center dedicated to supporting unhoused and unaccompanied youth in Greater Boston. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this welcoming program provides a judgment-free environment where members can find safety, enjoy a homemade meal, access showers or a place to nap, receive referrals, and work on their personal goals.

• Direct Services & Case Management
  • Maintain the efficiency of the drop-in center by managing the floor and proactively providing services like access to hygiene supplies, food, electronics, clothing, laundry, and more
  • Maintain a consistent, welcoming presence in the drop-in space to foster belonging and safety
  • Conduct intake assessments and support clients on their self-identified goals
  • Provide ongoing case management, advocacy, and follow-up to help youth address issues including housing, education, legal support, substance use, employment, and healthcare services; coordinate with other service providers as needed
  • Support youth in obtaining vital documents (e.g., , birth certificate, Social Security card) and accessing benefits
  • Coordinate and track the delivery of services, referrals, and conversations with clients
  • Participate in weekly team meetings, present client material, consult with team members on challenging issues, and attend required trainings
  • Develop and facilitate engaging activities that meet member needs and build rapport (e.g., life skills groups, sexual education groups, substance use groups, stress reduction groups)
  • Provide HIV and STI counseling and testing services in a confidential, respectful, and non-judgmental manner
  • Be trained in phlebotomy techniques and perform blood draws as part of routine HIV and STI screening
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations regarding documentation, specimen submission to public health laboratories, result delivery, and referral processes
  • Deliver accurate and culturally sensitive education on HIV and STI transmission, prevention, and treatment options
  • Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and conflict mediation as needed
  • Perform opening and closing duties as necessary (e.g., setting up cots, preparing food)
  • Maintain the cleanliness of the drop-in by daily team cleaning and organization, including washing dishes, wiping tables, laundry, and organizing supplies
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate, timely case notes and data in compliance with agency and funder requirements
  • Track youth outcomes and progress toward service goals
  • Engage in regular training for databases used at the drop-in
  • Work with the Assistant Program Director to perform quarterly data quality control in the EMR database

• Experience with behavior management systems, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management and providing individual, group and/or family therapy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Department of Children and Families and other local child and family advocate agencies
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

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.

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 up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health and Dental Insurance…