Child Welfare Case Specialist

Field-Based / Nationwide – Independent Contractor

About the Role

The Child Welfare Case Specialist ensures that every unaccompanied child in this program is seen, heard, and safe. As the social services anchor of a two-person field team, you will lead child welfare assessments during in-person home visits, engage families and children with cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care, identify indicators of abuse, neglect, or trafficking, and ensure the wellbeing of the child is central to every interaction. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in social work, child welfare, or case management who want to apply their skills to a federal child safety mission. The flexible schedule is designed to be compatible with existing professional commitments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct child welfare and safety assessments during field visits alongside the Case Manager
• Engage with children, sponsors, and family members using trauma-informed, culturally sensitive practices
• Ensure all interactions are conducted in the family's primary language—through bilingual capability or professional interpreters
• Document case observations and outcomes accurately; submit reports within required timeframes
• Identify and escalate safety concerns, signs of abuse, trafficking indicators, or welfare risks immediately
• Adhere strictly to program Standards of Conduct—no gifts, no personal contact, no legal advice to participants
• Report any adverse information, conduct violations, or safety concerns to supervisors within 24 hours

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field—or equivalent field experience
• 2+ years of experience in social work, case management, child welfare, or a related helping profession
• Experience working with children, families, or vulnerable populations in a field or community setting
• Strong written documentation and report-writing skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively within assigned region
• U.S. Citizenship—no exceptions
• Must have resided in the United States for at least 3 of the last 5 years
• Must pass a federal government background investigation (suitability determination) before beginning work
• Must complete all required government training modules before starting field work
• Must sign program Standards of Conduct and Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Must be able to work field-based, nationwide assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English or other language pairs) strongly preferred—all interactions must be in the family's language
• MSW or equivalent graduate-level credential in social work or human services
• Experience with DHS, HHS, child protective services, refugee resettlement, or immigration-related programs
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care frameworks and adverse childhood experience (ACE) indicators
• Current or transferable federal background investigation—significantly accelerates onboarding

Pay

$160 per case – Estimated 7-9 cases per week

Schedule

Flexible schedule compatible with current employment