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

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Greenbelt (MD); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company supporting foster families as a Home Study Contractor. This role allows experienced social workers to manage their own schedules while ensuring families are prepared for re-licensure. Candidates must hold a Master's degree, possess excellent communication skills, and have relevant licensure and experience.

Benefits

Work from home

Flexible hours

Local travel only when needed

Qualifications

• DC/MD licensure (LMSW, LGSW, or higher) required.
• 2+ years of child welfare experience preferred.
• Must manage your own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Completing SAFE-format home study updates for re-licensure.
• Regularly reporting progress to the Foster Care team.
• Gathering documentation for re-licensing.

Skills

Excellent documentation

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Trauma-informed mindset

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

SAFE training

Professional liability insurance

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Greenbelt, MD - Greenbelt, MD

Position Type: Contractor

Education Level: Master's of Social Work Required

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: 50 - 75%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

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.

Qualifications

️ 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.