Adoption Social Worker

Under the supervision of the Director of Adoption (or designee) the Adoption Social Worker provides adoption planning and case management services for children and youth in the custody of the Department of Children and Families as well as services to prospective adoptive families, including home studies, matching, and post-placement support. The Adoption Social Worker also provides consultation services to the Department of Children and Families. The Adoption Social Worker requires in person, home based work, with some office and some work from home.

The Agency : Founded in 1873, Bridges Homeward has evolved over time into a group of dynamic, highly dedicated, mission driven professionals meeting the current needs of the Greater Boston community. Bridges Homeward is committed to strengthening and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion, for our staff and those we serve.  We are seeking staff that align with our commitment, as individuals and as a community, to continually seek to advance racial equity initiatives to address long-standing systemic racial biases and discrimination in our society. Our goal for every person we work with is for them to find permanency; a healthy, nurturing relationship with an adult that they can count on for the rest of their life. Sometimes, permanency in our work means making sure a child can remain with their biological family; sometimes it means ensuring someone with a developmental disability can live with family instead of having to move to an institutional setting; sometimes it means finding a child in foster care a forever family and for other youth it means having a safe, secure parenting relationship with a supportive adult. Bridges Homeward welcome staff with lived experience in one of our area of expertise .

Recognizing the value in self care and proper work / life balance, Bridges Homeward operates on a full time, 33.5 hour (4 1 / 2 day) work week! Join our supportive team environment today!

Education & Experience Required

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Relevant professional work or lived experience will be considered with a Bachelor's degree in lieu of a Master's degree.
• Professional Social Work licensure (within 6 months of hire).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience providing case management and / or counseling services to children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience in adoption or child welfare services preferred.
• Bilingual preferred not required.
• Half day Fridays for full time staff

Other Requirements

Bridges Homeward supports our employees by offering great benefits :