SAFE Home Study Assessor (Contract Position)

Description

Do you want to make a difference?

Do you want to be a part of a continuously growing community-based organization?

Would you like to work for one of the 2021-2023 AJC Top Workplaces?

If you answered yes, and want a rewarding career, then Goshen Valley Foundation is for you!

Goshen Homes, a division of Goshen Valley Foundation, is a community based social service organization that provides services for families involved with DFCS as well as in the community. We are currently seeking a SAFE certified Home Study Contractor.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for completing SAFE home studies for foster parents in order to obtain a license.

Responsibilities: The right candidate will assess, evaluate and help train foster parents. Follow up on assessments, surveys, intake paperwork and integrate into the assessment. On average complete 2-4 home visits. Ensure the home study is aligned with RCC standards, Child Welfare policies and RBWO standards.

Home Study Contractor expectations include:

• Determines suitability of prospective and current foster care / adoptive home families. This includes preparation of comprehensive psycho-social home study, interviewing of foster / adoptive parent applicants to evaluate the family’s motivation, functioning and dynamics, and collecting and interpreting collateral information. Assessment is completed according to agency standards for foster or adoptive parent competencies.
• Assures compliance of foster / adoptive home providers with program policies and state licensing or certification requirements. Seeks clarification from their supervisor in areas of uncertainty.
• Provides an awareness of potentially serious problems which may arise in the foster / adoptive care homes and alerts management of such concerns, especially those which may have legal risk or safety ramifications.
• Displays a strong decision making skills.
• Displays effective, clear, concise writing skills.
• This position may require work on nights and weekends.

Additionally, we are looking for someone who shows:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

- Goal oriented

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Effective priority, and time management 

This is a contract position.

 $900/home study (normally averages out to $30-$35 per hour).  Completion of SAFE RE-EVALS at $400/Eval.  

Part-time to Full-time hour equivalent depending upon need.  

Current Mileage Rate Reimbursement: $0.60 per mile

Goshen Valley does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Requirements

SAFE Home Study Assessor needs to meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the area of behavioral or social sciences, social work, guidance counseling, psychology, childhood education, special education or related field.
• Preferred experience in child welfare, preferably in licensing foster or adoptive families.
• SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) Certified  
• Must be of good character, and supportive of the programs, policies, and ideals of Goshen Valley Foundation.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide moral, ethical, and spiritual leadership that coincides with the program and policies of GVF.
• Must be able to pass a drug and background screens, possess a valid driver’s license, and be insurable by GVF’s insurance carrier.

Salary : $30 - $35