1068455true1068455falseSubmission for the position Social Worker I - DCF - Central Region - Continuous Posting - Job Number 260000JSfalse1068455falsetrueSocial Worker I - DCF - Central Region - Continuous Posting260000JS
The 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 the necessary services to help children in need, including homeless, foster, abused, and neglected. In many situations, Social Workers interact with children and family members, including siblings, parents, extended relatives, and guardians, to assess the needs of each child and determine the best course of action for improving the child-family environment.
Please Note: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values for the Department of Children and Families. DCF strives to continue to build the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce possible to be representative of the communities we serve. DCF strongly encourages diverse and multi-lingual candidates to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities: these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive IMPORTANT Offers of employment are made based on agency staffing needs. Offices in the Central Region consist of
About the Department of Children and Families The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCFs vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home free from abuse and neglect with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care, and education.
DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency, and well-being of the Commonwealths children by stabilizing and preserving families, providing quality temporary alternative care when necessary, safely reunifying families, and when necessary and appropriate creating new families through kinship guardianship or adoption.
Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values:
For more information about DCF: https://www.mass.gov/org/sm/department-of-children-families
Pre-Offer Process A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhscori and click on Information for Job Applicants.
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Divisions Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidates is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealths website. Please be advised that you have applied to a Continuous Posting.
Continuous postings are used for high-volume positions which require continuous hiring. Candidates who apply to this posting will remain active in the continuous posting for 90 days and will be considered as openings arise. Although we cannot guarantee every candidate will be considered, selection is based on job availability and individual staffing needs of the agency. Candidates are strongly encouraged to reapply after 90 days.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form. For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option 4.
Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have: A. A Bachelors degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, or criminal justice, or a relevant human services degree. B. A 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.
Applicants at the Department of Children and Families must obtain the required license in Social Work within the first nine months of employment. The classification may require possession of a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a class level specific to assignment.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidates years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Divisions Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions, non-management compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits: When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards.
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they do not meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.