Foster Care & Adoptions Assessor - Make an Impact

Ohio Guidestone; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Medical benefits

Free CEU trainings

10 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

401(k)

EAP

Mileage reimbursement

Licensure supervision

Recognition and rewards

Job summary

OhioGuidestone is seeking a full-time Adoption Assessor to advance foster care initiatives. You will conduct home studies, interview families, gather and verify documents, and prepare formal reports for supervision.

The role involves driving to placements, maintaining confidentiality, and meeting deadlines. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work or Counseling; Ohio licensure is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Ohio LSW or LPC preferred, not required.
• Certified Adoption Assessor highly preferred.
• Experience with completing home study in SACWIS, preferred.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Interviews all family members during the home study process and secures documents (medical statements, fire inspections, background checks, income statements, marriage certificates, well water tests, safety audits).
• Assist adop­tion applicants in collecting supplemental information forms, adoptee’s forms and vital statistics forms.
• Organizes information and writes home studies based on observations and documents.
• Complete at least 2 home studies per month and submit within 90 days from first assignment.
• Complete recertifications based on expiration dates and possible 30‑day reassessments.
• Audit Foster Parent Files and maintain attendance and schedule.
• May plan events or projects and adapt to changing program needs.

Skills

Interviewing skills

Documentation & records

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

SACWIS

Job description

OhioGuidestone is seeking a full-time Adoption Assessor to advance foster care initiatives. You will conduct home studies, interview families, gather and verify documents, and prepare formal reports for supervision.

The role involves driving to placements, maintaining confidentiality, and meeting deadlines. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s in Social Work or Counseling; Ohio licensure is preferred but not required.