Foster Care Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Children's Community Programs of Connecticut

 

Few clinical roles build the expertise this one does. Working with unaccompanied children in long-term foster care, you'll develop trauma-informed assessment, federal-standard clinical practice, and crisis skills that almost no other setting can teach — and you'll do it with supervision that actually shows up.

 

As a Therapist within the Long-Term Foster Care program at Children's Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP), every case sharpens a skill set that travels with you for the rest of your career.

Why You'll Love Working Here

CCP is where early- and mid-career clinicians become the practitioners other agencies want to hire:

• Supervision that shows up. You report to a Lead Clinician invested in your growth — and if you're license-eligible, in your path to full licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).

• Lunch & Learn sessions with internal and external experts, plus advanced training and leadership-development opportunities.

• A focused caseload (capped at 12 per ORR standards) that lets you go deep enough to actually master the work, not just survive it.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, quarterly wellness experiences, and Summer Fridays.

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial, trauma, risk, and mental health assessments, and complete intake evaluations for the children on your caseload.

• Develop individualized treatment plans and clinical goals for each child.

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling, delivering trauma-informed care to children who may have experienced migration trauma, abuse, neglect, trafficking, or family separation.

• Conduct crisis intervention, suicide risk assessments, and safety planning when needed.

• Screen for and document human-trafficking concerns, critical incidents, and safety issues.

• Support family reunification, sponsor release planning, and transition planning for youth aging out of care.

• Conduct regular home visits and provide ongoing support to foster families to keep placements stable, facilitating communication between the child, foster family, and biological family when appropriate.

• Coordinate mental health services with schools, medical providers, attorneys, and community agencies, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.

• Transport minors as needed for appointments and out-of-state reunification.

• Maintain treatment plans, progress notes, and all records to ORR and agency timelines, ensuring compliance with ORR policies and state licensing requirements.

• Provide emergency on-call back-up support for the on-call case managers as needed.

What You'll Bring To The Table

Required:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) or a master's degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which clinical experience is a program requirement

• Licensed or license-eligible to provide clinical services in Connecticut (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

• At least 2 years of postgraduate direct service to a child or adolescent population

• Bilingual Spanish/English

• Cultural humility and sensitivity in working with diverse communities

Preferred:

• Previous experience providing services to immigrant populations, particularly unaccompanied minors or minor refugees

 

Compensation: $70,000 – $78,795 annually

 

Children's Community Programs is a nonprofit organization and does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance. Candidates relocating independently are welcome to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

\nCompany Description

The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on helping children and families achieve safety, stability, and independence. We provide hands-on services directly in homes, schools, courts, and community settings across Connecticut.

Each year, CCP staff directly support more than a thousand Connecticut families. Employees work within interdisciplinary teams alongside clinicians, educators, and advocates to address real-world challenges affecting safety, education, and long-term independence.

We believe effective services require supported employees. CCP emphasizes supervision, professional development, and teamwork so staff can perform confidently and sustainably in challenging but meaningful roles.

Company Description

The Children’s Community Programs of Connecticut (CCP) is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on helping children and families achieve safety, stability, and independence. We provide hands-on services directly in homes, schools, courts, and community settings across Connecticut.\r\n\r\nEach year, CCP staff directly support more than a thousand Connecticut families. Employees work within interdisciplinary teams alongside clinicians, educators, and advocates to address real-world challenges affecting safety, education, and long-term independence.\r\n\r\nWe believe effective services require supported employees. CCP emphasizes supervision, professional development, and teamwork so staff can perform confidently and sustainably in challenging but meaningful roles.