For over fifty years, Partners in Child Development (PCD), a nonprofit human services organization, has provided individualized educational and therapeutic programming to children ages birth to 12 and their families.

Learn more about PCD’s mission “Nurturing the growth and potential of EVERY child.” and our truly unique licensed programs that MA Governor Charlie Baker called, “one of the best programs of its kind in the Commonwealth.”

Our Early Intervention program serves a remarkable 95% of all Greater Lawrence children who are referred to our Early Intervention services!

All new hires participate in a paid onboarding program learning how Early Intervention helps children and families in a home-based setting or at our childcare center. As a member of a cross-functional team you will establish supportive working relationships, participate in personal development and mentoring programs, as well as create your own flexible work schedule.

The Job:

The Social Worker (Family Worker) as as a member of a multi-disciplinary team working in Lawrence, Methuen, North Andover and Andover provides in-home and childcare center EI services for children ages 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays or have a diagnosed disability. The Social Worker (Family Worker) provides therapeutic support addressing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges for the child and family. Assesses risk factors such as parental mental illness, substance abuse, domestic and/or community violence. This position participates in evaluations, interventions, and development of the Individual Family Service plan (IFSP) for children and their families.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree required. Must hold MA current licensure as a LCSW, LICSW, LMFT, LMHC. or LMFT or LMHC license-eligible with proof of license eligibility.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a pediatric setting working with children under the age of 5. Experience working with children with developmental delays or disabilities preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental milestones and delays in children, as well as the impact of emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities on the child’s functioning and development.
• Current, valid driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of insurance coverage for travel between home visits.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, empathy and compassion for children and families.
• Sufficient computer and technical skills to complete position required documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, team members and other professionals.
• Outstanding time management, organizational, problem solving and multi-tasking.
• History of maintaining client confidentiality, professional boundaries, displaying integrity, and credibility.

Our organization provides a supportive environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee's professional development.

To apply, please visit our careers page at: https://mypcd.org/careers/

PCD is proud to offer a supportive team environment with ongoing support and mentoring, as well as a great benefits package including:

• Family Friendly, Flexible Schedules & Work/Life Balance Employer
• Time Off: Up to 3 weeks’ vacation & up to 2 weeks’ sick time based on your work schedule
• Medical: Numerous plan choices. Generous company contribution.
• Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage
• Vision: Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses
• Registered Dietitian Service
• Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid
• 403(b) Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Staff Development & Training Flexible Spending Account

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $64,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• What is your preferred hourly rate or annual salary range requirements?
• Able to commute to client's in their homes located in Andover, N. Andover, Lawrence & Methuen.

Experience:

• young children & their families: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMFT or LMHC license-eligible (in lieu of other licenses) (Required)
• MSW, LSCW, LSCIW or LMH Counselor License (Required)

Work Location: In person