Foster Care Social Worker

Cambridge, MA| Full-Time (33.5hrs/week) | $50,000–$51,000 + $4,000 Bonus

* Sign On bonus is paid quarterly throughout first year of employment. Employees who stay less than 1 year are required to pay back any bonus paid. Employees who stay more than 1 year, but less than 2 are required to pay back 50% of the sign on bonus. Employees who stay 2+years are eligible for the full bonus benefit.

At
Bridges Homeward
, we believe every child deserves a lifelong connection with a caring adult. As a
Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker
,you’llhelp 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
  )
• 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
• 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.

We are deeply committed to:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• 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 + insured vehicle
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills