Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Community—Join the JFS Team!
Are you an experienced, compassionate Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact? Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Metrowest is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and help individuals and families overcome challenges, access essential resources, and build brighter, more stable futures. At JFS, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values compassion, inclusion, and meaningful community impact. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $60,000–$70,000, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to put your expertise to work improving lives every day. If you have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and at least four years of post-degree experience, we encourage you to apply and become part of the JFS mission!
Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER
Work Schedule: 40 hour- full time position with benefits
Compensation: $60,000–$70,000 annually, commensurate with education, experience, demonstrated competencies, and scope of responsibilities*.
Position Description:
Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Metrowest is a Framingham, Massachusetts based non-profit agency that provides vital social, health and community services to alleviate suffering, enhance lives and support people in need. JFS is a multi-cultural, multi-linguistic organization with deep roots in both the Jewish and broader community. JFS is committed to inclusion in its service provision, recruitment and hiring practices.
JFS seeks an experienced Social Worker to help advance JFS’ commitment to accelerate social, health and academic equity for low income, often disenfranchised populations.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Interviewing clients to assess their situational needs
- Determining which services and assistance are necessary
- Developing plans of action to improve the clients’ economic status and overall well-being
- Actively reviewing client budget and finances to plan strategies to help client become more financially stable
- Assisting the clients to access social, housing, employment, financial, health, legal and other needed services/resources
- Planning regular follow-up contacts to assess progress and additional needs
- Reviewing and modifying plans as circumstances change for the individuals
- Assisting in the coordination of new services/projects
- Documenting case notes and work with clients in real time using electronic data tracking systems
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work and 4+ years of experience (post-degree) in social work/case work.
- Ability to interact with clients in a non-judgmental, compassionate, and respectful manner.
• Demonstrated ability to set limits and maintain boundaries.
• Strong ability to be part of an interactive, supportive team with high expectations.
• Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to multi-task, operate independently and problem solve in real time.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Experienced in real-time electronic record keeping skills (Salesforce Platform experience a plus).
Benefits include:
- Generous Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, personal and sick leave, plus paid holidays.
- Retirement Savings: 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions, subject to Board approval.
- Employer-Subsidized Health Insurance: Medical insurance coverage is available to eligible employees who elect to enroll in the agency’s health insurance plan, with a portion of the premium subsidized by JFS.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work opportunities, combining remote and in-office schedules for eligible employees.
Agency Information:
JFS is a Framingham, Massachusetts based non-profit agency, founded in 1979, that provides vital social, health and community services to alleviate suffering, enhance lives and support people in need. JFS has deep roots in both the Jewish and the broader community. It is a diverse and inclusive organization.
The agency serves Metrowest and Greater Boston area residents regardless of religion, race, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law and promotes inclusiveness and diversity in hiring, retention, promotion and board and committee recruitment. Guided by a tradition of social responsibility and compassion, JFS is dedicated to supporting people of all ages and backgrounds, treating people with dignity and compassion, helping people achieve and sustain healthy lives and independence, providing culturally relevant services and collaborating with community partners to broaden our impacts.
JFS is governed by an unpaid Board of Directors who, with the agency’s chief executive officer and senior leadership team, oversee a staff of 65 who offer a range of vital programs targeted to strengthening children and families, helping individuals and families to “make ends meet,” keeping elders safe and healthy, supporting new Americans and building a strong community. The agency maintains cost-effective programs; utilizes over 300 trained volunteers who work in conjunction with staff.
Dynamic— with Purpose– and Impact. JFS’ leadership is committed to significant and continued organization improvement that includes constant review of programmatic and financial health metrics. Performance measurement and knowledge management at are central. The programmatic goals are to ensure that all services of the agency demonstrate clear purpose, measurable impacts, high team performance and responsiveness and relevance to the community’s rapidly changing needs and to reach those in a responsible fiscal manner.
Application:
JFS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. Women, veterans, people with disabilities, BIPOC, Latinx and LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply.
To apply, click here to complete the form or copy and paste the URL into browser:
https://jfsofmetrowest.wufoo.com/forms/interested-in-working-at-jfs-apply-now
Resume and cover letter required.
* This position is classified at the Specialist II salary level, reflecting the qualifications, professional expertise, and responsibilities associated with the role.
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