PRN Home Study Specialist at SAFY

Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

1000.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Home Study, Licensing, Family Preservation, Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services, Older Youth Services, Family Engagement, Advocacy, Collaboration, Diversity Management, Crisis De-Escalation, HIPAA Privacy

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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. Who We Are 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. What You’ll Do * 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. What You Bring We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level. Qualifications * 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. What We Offer * 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: Example: 1st Visit - $250.00 2nd Visit - $250.00 3rd Visit - $250.00 4th Visit - $250.00 Additional Information * During your employment, you will be expected to complete and maintain all training, certification or licensure that is a requirement for your position. Failure to meet these expectations may result in the loss or reclassification of your position. * Training/Certification: CPR/First Aid, Crisis De-Escalation Training (Non-Physical Restraint, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Safety & HIPPA Privacy * Required to complete 15 hours of ongoing training specific to treatment foster care and the mission of the agency per calendar year. * Employees will be eligible to contribute to and is eligible to receive company match under 401(k) retirement program. * Required Training/Certification: Sexual Harassment, Workplace Safety, and HIPAA Privacy. * No computer, phone, or mileage reimbursement will be issued. SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.

Responsibilities

The specialist is responsible for performing home studies of prospective treatment parents and their home environments according to agency and state policies, which includes completing studies after a minimum of three home visits or family interviews. This role involves determining the appropriateness of foster parents for specific placement types and effectively engaging all members of the potential foster family.