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Bridges Homeward is one of the longest-running human service agencies in Greater Boston.
We began as an orphanage close to Harvard Square in 1874. Today, we provide support to children and adults with disabilities and their families, holistic support for youth in foster care, support for parents wishing to foster or adopt, and much more. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking staff who are passionate, want to make a difference and are able to serve families in the Greater Boston area with care.
We are committed as an agency and community to advocating and working towards diversity, equity and inclusion, for our staff and those we serve. Read our statement of commitment to these values and our actions steps here.
Click here to see and apply for open positions at Bridges Homeward.
Bridges Homeward supports our employees by offering great benefits:
Paid Time Off
Bridges Homeward offers all benefitted employees:
Three personal days each employment year
Two weeks paid vacation per employment year for their first two years at Bridges Homeward
Three weeks paid vacation per employment year for their third and fourth years at Bridges Homeward
Four weeks paid vacation upon 5th anniversary at Bridges Homeward
In alignment with our values of work-life balance, self-care for everyone, and trusting our staff, we operate within a 33.5-hour (or four-and-a-half day) work week. Generally, our employees work full days Monday through Thursday and take half days on Fridays.
33.5-Hour Work Week
Medical and Dental Coverage
We offer our employees 75% coverage for base insurance plans with employer-paid premiums. We offer health insurance plans with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and dental insurance plans with Delta Dental.
Life Insurance
We offer life insurance in the amount of $50,000, fully paid by Bridges Homeward.
Tax-Deferred Annuity
We offer a voluntary retirement savings plan. Contributions made by employees from their salary are exempt from federal taxes.
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Bridges Homeward pays the full premium for employees’ short and long term disability insurance. Both our short and long term disability insurance will cover 60% of employees’ basic monthly salary.
Additional Benefits
13 paid holidays
10 sick days per year
Financial coverage for Social Work Licensures
Tuition remission for undergraduate classes
Worker’s Compensation
Professional Development
And more!