Foster Care Social Worker

Job Summary

Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker
Cambridge, MA | Full-Time (33.5 hrs/week) | $52,000-$53,000 + $4,000 Bonus

$2,000 paid 60 days after employment. Employees must stay at least two years. If leaving before 12 months they must return the full bonus; if leaving before 24 months they must return 50%.

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.

• 33.5‑hour work week (4½ days!)
• Hybrid flexibility – work‑from‑home opportunities
• Small caseload – only 8 youth
• $2,000 sign‑on bonus (paid after 60 days)
• Competitive benefits – Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off

• Conduct weekly home visits with foster youth
• Ensure safety, stability, and well‑being
• Partner with DCF on permanency planning
• Provide case management and treatment planning
• Help youth build lifelong, supportive connections
• Participate in rotating after‑hours on‑call coverage

Founded in 1873, Bridges Homeward is a mission‑driven nonprofit serving the Greater Boston community.

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Advancing racial equity
• Helping every individual achieve permanency and belonging

• MSW or related degree preferred
• (Bachelor’s + child welfare experience considered)
• Ability to obtain social work licensure within 6 months
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem‑solving skills

Start your career making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Salary: $52,000 – $53,000 per year.