Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker

1 day ago
United States — Hybrid$52k–53kFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Bridges Homeward as a Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker in United States. Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker Cambridge, MA | Full-Time (33.5 hrs/week) | $52,000-$53,000 + $2,000 Bonus *Sign On bonus is paid 60 days after employment.

Key Responsibilities

  • being Partner with DCF on permanency planning Provide case management & treatment planning Help youth build lifelong, supportive connections Participate in rotating after
  • call coverage About Us Founded in 1873, Bridges Homeward is a mission

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $52,000 to $53,000 annually.
  • Signing bonus: $2,000.

Work Schedule

  • 4½ days schedule.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Bridges Homeward in United States.

Key Skills

Case ManagementTreatment PlanningPermanency PlanningCommunicationEmpathyProblem-solvingChild Welfare

Requirements

A degree in Social Work (MSW preferred) or a Bachelor's degree with child welfare experience is required. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain social work licensure within six months.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Comprehensive Foster Care Social Worker at Bridges Homeward a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Bridges Homeward is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Bridges Homeward lists compensation for this physician position at $52k to $53k annually.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($52k–$53k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Treatment Planning, Permanency Planning, Communication, Empathy, Problem-solving, Child Welfare. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Conduct weekly home visits to ensure the safety and well-being of foster youth. Partner with DCF on permanency planning and provide comprehensive case management and treatment planning.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Sign-on Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Bridges Homeward

Individual and Family Services
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Sign-on Bonus
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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