PRN Home Study Specialist

SAFY • Shaker Heights, OH

4h

About The Position

SAFY is seeking PRN Home Study Specialists for our SAFY division in Cleveland, OH. As a Home Study Specialist, you will be responsible for the licensing of foster parents as well as adoptive parents, where as defined by annual goals.

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the field of social work, sociology, psychology, guidance counseling, child & family studies, education, criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or other related field of human services.
• Three years of experience in working with domestic and/or international adoptions OR three years of experience in social work in a child welfare environment preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in working with domestic and/or international adoptions OR three years of experience in social work in a child welfare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform home study of prospective treatment parent(s) and their home environment according to SAFY policy and specific requirements of the state.
• Maintain creativity, flexibility, and optimism about the strengths of the family.
• Complete home studies for SAFY families after at least three home visits/family interviews.
• Determine appropriateness of prospective foster parents and the best placement type.
• Effectively engage all members of a potential foster family.
• Address sensitive and/or personal topics with prospective foster parents.

Benefits

• A total of $1,000.00 per completed home study will be paid to employee.
• Training rate is $20.00/hr
• If a Home Study Specialist is unable to complete a home study due to the assigned families’ indisposition, criminal background disqualifier, or other unforeseen circumstances that are to no fault of the Home Study Specialist, the Home Study Specialist will be paid a partial fee:
• Employees will be eligible to contribute to and is eligible to receive company match under 401(k) retirement program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level