East Boston Social Centers is a multi-service agency and community center that cultivates community, belonging, and joy. Founded in 1918 to welcome and support immigrant families, East Boston Social Centers continues to proudly embrace “welcome” in all we do. Our core services range across educational, social, and recreational programs to support the diverse community of East Boston and our neighbors of all ages. For over a century, our programs and services have welcomed neighbors of all ages, interests, and backgrounds through our doors. Each year, we provide direct programming for 3,000+ children, teens, and adults.
“When all give, all gain."This is so much more than a motto at East Boston Social Centers. We seek to ensure all have an opportunity to give and to gain, and recognize the critical importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and organization, where all belong. We actively seek and encourage a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of our communities. We are strengthened by this vitality and wealth of life experiences. If you are encouraged by an opportunity to do your best work in an environment where your contributions are valued, come join us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Children and Family Support Services is a key leadership position responsible for both direct therapeutic engagement with children and families as the agency’s social worker, and for providing strategic direction and daily management for a team of support professionals. This leader ensures high-quality, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed services are delivered across Early Learners Program, OST School-Age program, and Teen programs, empowering children and families enrolled in our programs to thrive and access needed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) and current Massachusetts clinical license (LCSW, LICSW) required. A successful candidate in the process of receiving licensure within an agreed-upon timeframe would also be acceptable.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in child and family services, including both clinical/therapeutic and supervisory/managerial roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based social work practice.
• Experience supervising and developing professional staff; strong skills in team building, coaching, and performance management.
• Familiarity with DCF, public schools, early intervention, and community-based service systems.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with children, families, staff, and diverse community partners.
• Proficient in documentation, data tracking, and reporting systems.
• Bilingual/bicultural candidates and individuals with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment.The noise level in this environment is moderate.
• This job regularly requires the employee to sit, walk and stand as well as use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment