Home Study/Assessment Writer

ENDEAVORS

About The Position

We are seeking an individual to subcontract with our agency to complete Kinship Home Assessments for children that are in the custody of the Department of Family and Protective Services. The candidate should possess a BA or BS (or higher) college degree preferably in the Social Sciences (Social Work, Sociology or Psychology) but will consider candidates that have a college degree and strong writing skills. Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [email protected] or speak with your recruiter. Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at [email protected]. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion.
LICENSES: Driver’s License with clear record.
VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.
OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.

Nice To Haves

EXPERIENCE: No experience writing assessments is required, however it is preferred.
Bilingual (English and Spanish fluency) preferred.

Responsibilities

After completing orientation training, be thoroughly familiar with contract requirements: DFPS and Contractor forms, templates, procedures and guidelines.
Prepare for Assessments: Review DFPS referral packet, discuss areas of focus with Child Placing Manager (CPM).
Complete Assignments- Kinship Assessments
Schedule and conduct interviews with the family (all family members).
Write comprehensive assessments in approved format and writing style.
Submit assessment drafts to CPM for review by due date. Correct, edit and resubmit within 24 hours of receiving CPM feedback.
Maintain ongoing communication with CPM; progress on interviews, concerns, status of assessments.
Submit accurate invoices for completed assessments on a timely basis.
Provider paid per assessment.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."