Role OverviewThe Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking dynamic and mission-driven individuals to fill the critical role of Social Worker. Selected candidates will provide necessary services to help children in need, including homeless, foster, abused, and neglected. Social Workers interact with children and family members to assess needs and determine the best course of action for improving the child/family environment.
What You Will Do
Assess, evaluate, and conduct initial and ongoing case management of children/family services and needs. Develop, review, update, and ensure implementation of strength-based service plans for each child in care or custody. Complete all documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Empower families to make stable commitments to children by providing counseling and coordinating visits with biological parents and/or guardians and other relatives. Maintain ongoing communication with DCF staff and other constituencies, initiate court action when necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, or criminal justice or a relevant human services degree
- Current and valid licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Certified Social Worker, or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration
- Current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License at a class level specific to assignment
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Employee benefits and rewards
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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