Foster Care Social Worker $4,000 sign on bonus

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*

*Paid $1,000 quarterly during your first year of employment. Employees must stay 2 years to keep the full bonus. Employees who leave before 1 year will be required to pay back any bonus provided. Employees who leave after 1 year, but before 2 will be required to pay back 50% of the 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)


• $2,000 sign-on bonus (paid after 60 days)


• 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 + 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

Apply Today

Start your career making a real difference in the lives of children and families.