Foster Care Home Study Writer

Overview

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Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America, take some time to learn more about us. At Health Connect America, all services are guided by a unified, trauma-informed approach.  Across every program, we are committed to providing compassionate, client-centered care that fosters healing and growth. Our services are delivered by clinically trained staff, grounded in a therapeutic mindset and informed by research and evidence-based practices at every level of care.   Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation.  We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings.  Health Connect America is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives.   At Health Connect America, we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment. 

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Responsibilities

The Foster Care Home Study Writer is responsible for completing thorough home study assessments for prospective foster families, ensuring all evaluations meet state and agency standards. This role plays a critical part in assessing applicant readiness, promoting child safety, and supporting the placement of children in qualified, stable homes. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with prospective foster parents to assess readiness and suitability
• Complete home safety assessments using DCS home study checklist to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Evaluate and approve homes based on DCS policies for foster family selection
• Develop detailed home study narratives utilizing the Profiles of Parenting (POP) assessment tool
• Compile, maintain, and submit complete foster family files in accordance with agency and state requirements
• Obtain and maintain POPS (Profiles of Parenting) certification; training provided as needed

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Services, Education, Humanities, or related field 
• Two years of related experience working with children and families in a therapeutic treatment environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with consistent access to reliable transportation and automobile insurance in good standing.
• POPS certification (Profiles of Parenting) - will be provided if needed

Preferred

•   Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
•   Excellent organizational skills
•   Excellent networking skills and knowledge of the local foster care community
•   Capacity to utilize the web & web-based systems and other computer systems
•   Capacity to function well with team, including home study supervisor and DCS staff

Be Well with HCA: 

• We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance. 

• We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually. 

• Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products. 

• Additional benefits include: 

• Access to a Health Navigator 

• Health Savings Account with company contribution 
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 

• Benefits Hub 

• Tickets at Work 

Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America! 

Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team. 

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