Interim Social Worker

The Interim Social Worker will provide dedicated support to 10 early education classrooms at Ellis Early Learning. This is a short-term interim position, running from October through February, providing coverage during an employee’s approved parental leave and ensuring continuity of support for children, families, and educators.

What You Will Do

The Interim Social Worker will coordinate with DCF and Adoption Social Workers, collaborate with the Ellis Enrollment Team and DCF Childcare Coordinators, and maintain existing partnerships with external organizations. They will also participate in parent meetings, support social work interns, and provide trauma-informed, strength-based behavioral support and interventions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in social work, a Massachusetts LCSW, and experience in trauma-informed care, particularly in early childhood mental health. They will also have strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to practice effective organizational skills.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program
• Massachusetts LCSW required or in progress
• Strong understanding and experience with trauma-informed care, with an Early Relational Health or Early Childhood Mental Health focus preferred
• Demonstrated experience in a childcare or family care center serving culturally diverse families from low-income households
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (in person, by phone, and in writing)
• Superior attention to detail, consistency, accuracy, and follow-through
• Able to practice effective organizational skills
• Demonstrate sound personal judgment, show initiative, and resourcefulness
• Fluency in languages other than English (particularly Spanish and/or Haitian Creole) preferred