Remote Public Social Worker (Child & Family)

Turing•New York, NY

16h•Remote

About The Position

Turing is seeking candidates with experience in social work, public welfare systems, and community support services. In this role, you will use your expertise in social work, child welfare, and family services to help evaluate and enhance AI systems. No prior AI experience is required. Projects explore how AI can support case management, social service delivery, and evidence-based family interventions in public-sector settings. The engagement is a contractor or freelancer assignment. Projects are approximately one month long, with the possibility of extension. Work is fully remote, and compensation varies by project. Turing does not seek confidential or proprietary information from an employer or university, trade secrets or internal data, specific client or case details, or information that would violate confidentiality obligations.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a Social Worker, Case Manager, or Counselor in government or public welfare programs.
Currently pursuing or have obtained a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or Sociology.
Strong understanding of community engagement, social service systems, and interagency collaboration.
Comfort using web-based tools for data review and annotation.
Excellent English communication and writing skills, including the ability to explain sensitive issues clearly and empathetically.

Responsibilities

Design and solve real-world social work and case management scenarios to test AI reasoning.
Write clear, structured explanations grounded in government policies, social welfare guidelines, and ethical practice frameworks.
Evaluate AI responses for accuracy, empathy, and alignment with social service standards.
Collaborate with researchers to refine AI understanding of child protection laws, family support systems, and school-based intervention programs.