Independent Contractor, Home Study Assessor (DC, MD Foster Care)

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area; Greenbelt (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Independent Contractor, Home Study Assessor to support foster families in Maryland and DC. This role allows for flexible hours and work-from-home options, with each completed home study earning $700. Ideal candidates are licensed social workers with a strong background in child welfare and capacity to manage their own schedules.

Qualifications

• Experienced social worker or therapist.
• SAFE training and 2+ years of child welfare experience preferred.
• Professional liability insurance ($1M/$2M required).

Responsibilities

• Completing SAFE-format home study updates for re-licensure of foster homes.
• Reporting progress and ensuring families stay on track to re-license.
• Gathering documentation for re-licensing.

Skills

Communication

Cultural competence

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree

DC/MD licensure (LMSW, LGSW, or higher)

Job description

Independent Contractor, Home Study Assessor (DC, MD Foster Care)

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Home Study Contractor (Independent) – DC and MD Foster Care

Scene 1: The Mission

Imagine helping ensure children in Washington, DC and MD have safe and loving foster homes.

As a Home Study Contractor, your professional skills directly support the licensing and stability of foster families in our community. Your work matters.

Scene 2: The Role

You're not clocking in—you're contributing.

You're an experienced social worker or therapist, independently completing SAFE-format home study updates for re-licensure of foster homes.

You manage your own schedule, and each finished report earns you $700.

Scene 3: The Connection

You're in regular contact with our Foster Care team—reporting progress, flagging concerns, and ensuring families stay on track to re-license.

You’re a trusted part of our extended team, even as you work on your own time.

️ Scene 4: The Tools You Bring

• Master’s degree and DC/MD licensure (LMSW, LGSW, or higher)
• SAFE training and 2+ years of child welfare experience (preferred)
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Cultural competence and trauma-informed mindset
• Professional liability insurance ($1M/$2M required)
  
  

Scene 5: The Deliverables

• Home study updates completed and submitted within 90 days of referral
• Support in gathering documentation for re-licensing
• Optional attendance at virtual team meetings or trainings
• Clear, detailed, and professional reports every time
  
  

Scene 6: The Flexibility

• Work from home
• Choose your hours
• Travel only when needed (mostly local)
  
  

Final Scene: Take Action

Are you a skilled professional looking to make a difference—on your terms?

Send your resume, licensure proof, and SAFE certification

Join us in supporting foster families—one home study at a time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Health and Human Services

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