Home Assessor - Harrisburg

Bobit Business Media; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); In loco; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible scheduling and per-assignment

Paid training and orientation

Support from a collaborative team

Meaningful work that supports permanen

Descrizione del lavoro

The Bair Foundation in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Home Study Assessor to conduct comprehensive home studies and assessments determining a family’s readiness to foster or adopt. This field-based role involves interviewing prospective families, visiting homes, and preparing reports to support permanency decisions.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field, and strong assessment and writing skills. A valid driver's license and vehicle are required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience with children, families or social services is preferred.
• Strong assessment, interviewing, and professional writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Assessment skills

Interviewing

Professional writing

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

The Bair Foundationis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a Home Study Assessor, you'll play a vital role in helping children move toward safe, stable, and permanent homes. In this field-based role, you'll conduct comprehensive home studies and assessments that determine a family's readiness to foster or adopt. Your work ensures families are prepared, supported, and aligned with child welfare standards, directly impacting the permanent outcomes for children.

Location: Harrisburg, PA

WHO WE ARE

Founded in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1967, The Bair Foundation is a Christian non-profit ministry serving children and families. We have provided quality care and services to children, youth, and families through a myriad of effective community-based services. Today, The Bair Foundation provides services in multiple states across the country. Our programs are child-centered, family-focused, strength-based, and culturally competent, making a meaningful and lasting impact on the children and families we serve. We strive to touch lives and create a better future.

WHAT YOU'LL DO TO MAKE AN IMPACT

• Conduct in-depth home studies and assessments in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements
• Interview prospective families and complete home visits to evaluate safety, stability, and readiness to care for children
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely written home study reports that support certification and permanency decisions
• Guide and educate families throughout the home study process with professionalism, clarity, and compassion
• Collaborate with agency staff and leadership to ensure assessments meet quality and compliance expectations
• Maintain organized documentation and meet established timelines for assigned home studies
• Represent the agency's mission, values, and commitment to children in every interaction

WHAT YOU BRING (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related human services field preferred
• Experience working with children, families, or social service systems preferred
• Strong assessment, interviewing, and professional writing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and vehicle registration

WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD

• Prior experience completing foster care or adoption home studies
• Knowledge of state and federal child welfare regulations
• Strong attention to detail and documentation quality
• Comfort working in a flexible, field-based or per-assignment role

YOUR PERKS

• Flexible scheduling and per-assignment compensation structure
• Paid training and orientation
• Support from a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Meaningful work that directly supports permanency for children