Home Evaluator

Burlington UM Family Services•Martinsburg, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We operate in a mission-driven, child-focused environment where safety, accountability, and relationship-building are critical: Foster and adoptive homes are thoroughly assessed, supported, and maintained. Children are placed in safe, stable, and nurturing environments. Licensing and compliance standards are consistently met. Families receive ongoing training, guidance, and support throughout the process. You will support foster/adoptive families by conducting home studies, maintaining licensing requirements, coordinating training, and helping ensure children receive safe and supportive placements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services field required
Minimum of 3 years postgraduate social work experience preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Must be at least 21 years old
Possess knowledge of theories and practices in social work and state and federal laws.
Possess the ability to assess needs in the areas of social, educational, and economic circumstances to determine service needs.
Have knowledge and skills to utilize community and state resources.
Be able to communicate and work effectively with agency personnel and community and state agencies in a productive and professional manner
Have the ability to complete thorough written reports and data entry.
Can adhere to all guidelines and time requirements as stated in policy related to home finding.
Be an acceptable role model for youth values and lifestyles and in keeping with those ascribed by Burlington.

Nice To Haves

Social work license preferred

Responsibilities

Complete foster/adoptive home studies and annual reviews
Conduct face-to-face visits, interviews, and follow-up communication
Assess family strengths, needs, and suitability for placement
Prepare thorough home study narratives and supporting documentation
Complete annual Health & Safety reviews
Ensure foster/adoptive homes remain compliant with agency and state requirements
Develop corrective action plans when necessary
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in PATH and Extended Reach
Submit reports, certificates, and required paperwork within deadlines
Respond to foster home emergencies and urgent family needs
Provide guidance and support to foster/adoptive families throughout the licensing process
Organize and facilitate annual foster parent training programs
Coordinate Pressley Ridge Therapeutic Foster Care training curriculum
Provide retraining and support to address concerns within foster homes
Participate in weekly foster family recruitment activities
Represent the agency at community outreach events, panels, open houses, and health fairs
Respond to inquiries from prospective foster/adoptive families
Distribute application materials and informational packets
Attend MDT and treatment planning meetings as needed
Coordinate with treatment coordinators, therapists, and agency staff
Complete monthly tracking forms and data reporting
Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready records
Drive to foster homes, meetings, trainings, and community events as needed
Support accreditation and licensing standards
Participate in supervision and professional development activities
Perform additional duties related to foster/adoptive home services