Foster & Kinship Home Assessor Specialist

monarchfamilyservices; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Family Services in Houston seeks a Home Assessor Specialist to manage a 17-20 caseload full-time, coordinate ICPC processes with the ICPC Program Director and Texas State, and ensure families receive all needed services for kinship or unrelated foster/adoption placements.

You will conduct orientations, complete Initial Assessments within 30 days, perform in-home visits, and document promptly to support timely verifications and service access.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 17-20 (full-time).
• Coordinate with ICPC Program Director and Texas State to assist with ICPC processes.
• Ensure children in relative care are connected to needed services.
• Complete orientation meetings with families and collect data for Initial Assessment within 30 days.
• Provide information, encouragement, and reminders to families to complete verification requirements.
• Conduct initial and final walk-throughs of caregiver homes and plan home studies.
• Enter documentation into the database within 72 hours of receipt.
• Fully develop homes for kinship or unrelated foster/adoption home study.
• Complete a minimum of two home studies per month.
• Connect families to social work for community resources and supports.
• Provide monthly updates to ICPC Texas State Office about progress.

Job description

Monarch Family Services in Houston seeks a Home Assessor Specialist to manage a 17-20 caseload full-time, coordinate ICPC processes with the ICPC Program Director and Texas State, and ensure families receive all needed services for kinship or unrelated foster/adoption placements.

You will conduct orientations, complete Initial Assessments within 30 days, perform in-home visits, and document promptly to support timely verifications and service access.