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Baltimore, Maryland

TFC - Social Worker

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$80k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Family Life Education TFC - Baltimore, MD 21234Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 SalaryRole Description: In accordance with the needs and ages of the population served by The Children’s Guild Social Worker in the Therapeutic Foster Care will assure that services to children and families are individualized, strength based, culturally competent and is responsive to the needs of foster families and the youth in the at-risk population.

The Social Worker utilizes information gained through interdisciplinary evaluation services to develop and implement the child/youth treatment plan. Bonus Structure

We offer a sign-on bonus totaling $6,000. Distribution: 90 Days: $2,000 6 Months: $2,000 1 year: $2,000 Principal Responsibilities and Duties: Provides at least two times monthly individual, family and/ group support to foster children/ youth and their foster families in their home or community.

Attends interdisciplinary staffing to discuss and integrate evaluation information and to develop a comprehensive treatment plan to address psychological and social needs of the client/family.

Collaborates and assists the referring agency, local Department of Social Services, and to develop the agency service plan for the child/youth and family. Collaborates with the school system and other service providers to assure children/ youth are receiving appropriate educational services if indicated.

Responds to the juvenile court system through written or oral progress reports when required in the juvenile court's development plan for the child/adult and family. Participates in peer consultation groups and/or individual supervision clinical review work.

Attends in-service clinical training programs, treatment planning meetings, and administrative meetings. Performs home studies and re-certifications which includes making recommendations regarding approval/disapproval of applicants.

May participate in the field instruction program and supervise social work trainees when interest and capacity is demonstrated and may participate in community advocacy/ educational groups related to the needs of foster care children/ youth and their families.

May develop and conduct training for foster parents Participates in a 24-hour on-call rotation with other Therapeutic Foster Care staff members. Provides effective and responsive care to foster parents. Working with foster youth to cope with traumatic life events through a trauma lens.

Working with foster parents and other caregivers by coaching them in therapeutic models to help youth progress in accomplishing SMART goals established in treatment plans. Providing psychoeducation to foster parents and youth which will include assessment of family dynamics in the home.

Ability to provide and manage case notes, treatment plans and other documents required in a timely manner. Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Rotation of 24 Hour On-call duties * The individual will demonstrate the ability to appropriately aid the needs of children and adolescents with or without a developmental disability and their families. Supervisory

Responsibilities

None Education

Qualifications

A Masters of Social Work with a concentration in clinical is preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations LMSW or LCSW-C Remote/Telework Eligibility This position is telework/remote eligible by the terms outlined by the TFC Program Director. Work Location and Travel

Requirements

This position will report to the McClean campus, located at 6802 McClean Blvd, Parkville, MD 21234.

Qualifications

Qualifications: The minimum qualifications for this position are: a master’s degree from an accredited school of social work. current Maryland State Licensure at the LMSW level. access to reliable transportation with a valid MD driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. proficiency to effectively communicate orally and in writing. the interest and talent to develop the potential of others and the interpersonal skills necessary to do so. a desire to grow, learn, and change to effectively model the Guild philosophy and program approach.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations LMSW or LCSW-C Remote/Telework Eligibility This position is telework/remote eligible by the terms outlined by the TFC Program Director. Work Location and Travel

Requirements

This position will report to the McClean campus, located at 6802 McClean Blvd, Parkville, MD 21234.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides regular individual, family, and group support to foster children/youth and their families, while collaborating with agencies to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing psychological and social needs. Responsibilities also include performing home studies, participating in court reporting, and managing case documentation.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications require a master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and current Maryland State Licensure at the LMSW level, along with reliable transportation and a valid MD driver's license. Candidates must also demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication and possess the interpersonal skills necessary to develop the potential of others.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual SupportFamily SupportCollaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.2
Better work-life than 30% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo≈ 43% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.