Social Worker - Billingual (Signing Bonus!)

Job Description

Job Description

We're seeking a Social Worker to join our amazing team! In this role, you will be responsible for applying a child-centered, family-focused, trauma-informed approach to working with children and families to ensure child safety and well-being, as well as quality foster care under out-of-home placement practices, DCF policies, and EEC regulations.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct ongoing clinical assessments and evaluations of children’s and foster parents’ progress and needs.
• In conjunction with the treatment team, develop a written treatment plan for each child outlining specific goals and when / how these goals will be met.
• Maintain case files and documentation for children, foster families, and biological families under state regulations and agency policies.
• Visit with children weekly and foster parents monthly or as needed based on policy and / or demands.
• In conjunction with the DCF, provide support and consultation to the biological families of foster children to enhance the child’s relationship with family members.
• Collaborate with DCF, community organizations, and service providers as appropriate.
• Recruit, screen, study, approve, and monitor foster homes to ensure safe, quality care and compliance with policies.
• Participate in the coordination and implementation of a training schedule for youths, foster parents, and caregivers.
• Conduct children’s and foster parents’ file reviews to monitor compliance with EEC regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in social work or related field required.
• A Master’s Degree is preferred, but not required!
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Social work experience with children and families
• Previous experience providing case management and / or counseling services to children, adolescents, and families
• Eligibility for Massachusetts Social Work License
• Bilingual in Spanish / Bicultural candidates is a HUGE plus!

We Offer :

• Competitive compensation structure!
• $1,500 Signing Bonus!
• Comprehensive total rewards package
• Full suite of healthcare benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Student loan pay-down assistance!
• Tuition reimbursement!
• Funding for professional development
• Generous paid time-off!
• We value employee wellness, work-life balance, and continuous learning!

Apply Today!

Company Description

What We Do

Each year, we provide a range of critical services to children, families, and individuals across Massachusetts.

• We are the largest nonprofit provider of comprehensive foster care in Massachusetts. We also support children experiencing foster care as they grow their early literacy skills;
• youth who are aging out of foster care and transitioning into adulthood; families involved with the child welfare system;

and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Hopewell has been supporting, empowering, and uplifting those in our care for six decades.

Company Description

What We Do r n r nEach year, we provide a range of critical services to children, families, and individuals across Massachusetts.

• r n r nWe are the largest nonprofit provider of comprehensive foster care in Massachusetts. We also support children experiencing foster care as they grow their early literacy skills;
• youth who are aging out of foster care and transitioning into adulthood; families involved with the child welfare system;

and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. r n r nHopewell has been supporting, empowering, and uplifting those in our care for six decades.