Part-Time Case Worker II; Youth Fire drop-in Center

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community‑based and residential programs serve thousands of at‑risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.

To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, :

Established in 2000, Youth on Fire (YOF) is a daytime drop‑in center dedicated to supporting unhoused and unaccompanied youth in Greater Boston. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this welcoming program provides a judgment‑free environment where members can find safety, enjoy a homemade meal, access showers or a place to nap, receive referrals, and work on their personal goals.

• Provide counseling and therapeutic support to clients.
• Provide support to families to address a variety of issues which may include family communication, parenting skills, substance abuse, domestic violence, self‑abusive behavior and past trauma.
• Coordinate appropriate resources and services for clients and families. Act as an advocate for the client.
• Administer written assessments, summary reports, documentation, treatment planning, and safety planning to appropriate parties in a timely, well‑written manner.
• Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
• Continuously communicate with client collaterals and providers of supportive services. This may include extensive telephone contact and scheduling and attending case conference meetings. Facilitate communication between various providers.
• Plan, assess and provide all treatment and clinical interventions in an active co‑therapy partnership with collaterals. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality services.
• Attend staff meetings. Present client material, consult with supervisor and team members on challenging and difficult client issues. Participate in regular individual and group supervision. Attend clinical training and safety practice training.
• May be required to provide support to families on a rotating schedule utilizing an on‑call system Monday through Friday between 5 pm and 9 am and anytime on Saturday and Sunday.
• May be required to carry a mobile device.
• Depending on the program, may be required to meet certain billing requirements on a weekly basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree required in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, or Psychology (varies by program).
• Experience with behavior management systems, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management and providing individual, group and/or family therapy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Department of Children and Families and other local child and family advocate agencies.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications.

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days…