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title: Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker
description: Bridges Homeward is hiring for the Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker role
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| **Company** | Bridges Homeward |
| **Location** | Cambridge, MA (Hybrid) |
| **Salary** | $52K/yr - $53K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 14, 2026 |
## Description

**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.
## Skills

- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- Problem Solving
- Planning
- Licensed Master Social Worker
- Driver's License
- Empathy
- Case Management
- Treatment Planning
- Working with Children Check
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Discounted Cash Flow
- On-Call Coverage
- Communication
- Home Visits
## Benefits

- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts
- Paid Time Off (Pto)

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