Foster Family Resource and Licensing Specialist

Position Overview

Help us build a thriving New England community! Ascentria Care Alliance has been transforming underserved communities for over 150 years, providing a wide range of services to children, families, and seniors across five states. Recognized as one of the largest human services nonprofits in New England and one of the top 100 women‑led businesses in Massachusetts, we envision vibrant communities where all individuals have access to resources to support one another to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.

Youth and Family Specialist

$51,196 per year

Our Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program is looking for a new team member who is passionate about placing refugee children and youth into safe, reliable and loving foster homes. The Family Resource Specialist works to identify, match, train, prepare and develop foster families to effectively care for the children in our program. The candidate will maintain excellent relationships with the State, funding sources, stakeholders, families and the youth, visit each foster family monthly, and document families’ progress and growth.

The ideal candidate has experience with refugee minors, the foster care system, diverse populations, excellent communications skills and follow‑through, holds a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, is bilingual in English/Spanish (a plus), has reliable transportation, is eager to attend trainings and acquire the LSWA certification.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field with 1 year experience and LSW licensure eligibility
• Ability to work within the mission of the agency
• Significant experience working with children with social/emotional/physical problems (mediation and conflict resolution skills helpful)
• Open to new ideas, desire to grow professionally, flexibility in thinking and scheduling
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability to utilize independent sound clinical judgement and decision making with regard to the best interest of children and families

• High quality/affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible expenses
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program with free accessible services
• Generous tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off that increases with tenure and holidays for work‑life balance
• Workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

This position is located in Worcester, MA and requires frequent travel (reimbursed) throughout Massachusetts. The role is in‑person with potential for a hybrid schedule and occasional travel to group homes throughout New England.

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