Field-Based Home Study Specialist - Flexible Scheduling

Bobit Business Media; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid training and orientation

Collaborative, mission-driven team

Meaningful work supporting permanency

Job summary

The Bair Foundation is seeking a Home Study Assessor to help children move toward safe, stable, and permanent homes. In this field-based role, you’ll conduct comprehensive home studies and assessments to determine a family’s readiness to foster or adopt, ensuring alignment with child welfare standards and safeguarding outcomes.

You’ll interview prospective families, prepare clear, timely reports, and collaborate with agency staff to meet quality and compliance expectations, while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Experience with children, families, or social services preferred.
• Strong assessment, interviewing, and professional writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and vehicle registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth home studies and assessments per agency standards.
• Interview prospective families and complete home visits to evaluate safety and readiness.
• Prepare clear, timely homestudy reports to support certification and permanency.
• Guide families through the homestudy process with professionalism and compassion.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure assessments meet quality and compliance.
• Maintain organized documentation and timelines for assigned home studies.
• Represent the agency’s mission and commitment to children in every interaction.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interviewing

Professional writing

Independent work

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

The Bair Foundation is seeking a Home Study Assessor to help children move toward safe, stable, and permanent homes. In this field-based role, you’ll conduct comprehensive home studies and assessments to determine a family’s readiness to foster or adopt, ensuring alignment with child welfare standards and safeguarding outcomes.

You’ll interview prospective families, prepare clear, timely reports, and collaborate with agency staff to meet quality and compliance expectations, while guiding