Adoption Home Study Specialist — Collaborative & Compliance

St. Elizabeth | Coleman; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth | Coleman, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit adoption agency, is seeking a Home Study Specialist.

The role centers on coordinating and overseeing domestic and international adoption home studies, in collaboration with families, contract social workers, and agencies. The position requires an MSW and strong skills in assessment, interviewing, and report writing, with travel across Indiana for local home studies.

Qualifications

• Background in social work, preferably with adoption or child welfare experience.
• Strong assessment, interviewing, and report-writing skills to evaluate home environments and document findings clearly.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities to work with diverse families and partners.
• Detail-oriented organizational and time management skills to handle multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing adoption; willingness to stay current on policy and best practices.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries, exercise sound judgment, and uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.
• MSW degree is required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel within Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, and oversee adoption home studies.
• Collaborate with adoptive families, contract social workers, and adoption agencies to ensure requirements are met.
• Ensure home study requirements are completed accurately and in compliance with regulations.
• Advocate for adoptive families throughout the adoption process.

Skills

Assessment

Interviewing

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Confidentiality

Ethical standards

Education

MSW

Tools

Office software

Secure EHR

Job description

St. Elizabeth | Coleman, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit adoption agency, is seeking a Home Study Specialist.

The role centers on coordinating and overseeing domestic and international adoption home studies, in collaboration with families, contract social workers, and agencies. The position requires an MSW and strong skills in assessment, interviewing, and report writing, with travel across Indiana for local home studies.