Home Study Writer-NW Colorado

Job Overview
We are seeking a home study writer for the Northwest area of Colorado, specifically in and near Moffatt county. This individual will support the clinical and programmatic activities of Hope & Home by assessing a new family's readiness and suitability to be a foster parent and implement trauma-informed parenting. The home study writer will work with our licensing department, interviewing and evaluating a potential foster family prior to licensure.

Responsibilities

• Review all relevant documents, including background check results, letter of intent, application, questionnaires, references, etc. to complete a full assessment of the family.
• Interview potential foster families and complete a home study in accordance with Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) requirements.
• Maintain, document, and submit all relevant questionnaires and accessory SAFE documents compiled through the home study process.
• Complete home inspections to ensure compliance with State, County, and Hope & Home regulations and requirements.
• Assess a potential foster family’s readiness and suitability for the expectations and challenges of foster care.
• Participate in monthly group supervision, as well as required supervision throughout the home study process for each family assessment with assigned Hope & Home SAFE Supervisor.
• Complete ongoing education required by the State and Hope & Home, as well as complete required continuing education per SAFE.
• Other duties as assigned and designated by supervisor.

Experience

• Proven experience in writing, preferably within the fields of social work or child welfare.
• Familiarity with topics related to foster care, adoption, child welfare, and child protective services is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by children and families within these systems.
• Excellent communication skills to include relationship-building, developing rapport, and interviewing experience
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discuss sensitive topics.

*This position is contract work, being reimbursed per home study completed with the hourly wage only paid for supplemental activities like training and meetings.

*This position is remote as there are no required hours in the office. However, you must reside in the Northwest Colorado area in order to do home visits/interviews with families

*Hours are flexible and the home study writer is able to schedule their interviews and writing time according to their availability in combination with the availability of applicant families.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference through their writing while contributing to important conversations around child welfare and support services.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Writing skills: 1 year (Required)
• Social work: 1 year (Required)
• Interviewing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $15 - $20