What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAFE CERTIFIED HOME ASSESSOR: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: position at Neighbor To Family?
SUMMARY: Neighbor To Family, Inc. (NTF) is seeking to hire an Independent Contracting SAFE Certified Home Assessor. The SAFE Certified Home Assessor works with families at risk for abuse and neglect. The SAFE Certified Home Assessor will assess, identify, and document findings in a written report format. The SAFE Certified Home Assessor is accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, facilitating, and reporting on all components of the Home Study.
Compensation is based solely on services provided.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelors of Social Services, or a related field. 1 year of experience in human or social services and/or 1 year of experience in Foster Care or Adoptions. Ability to work independently, lead and manage projects, and be an effective team member. Flexible work schedule is necessary for Home Study completion. Knowledge of family programs and SAFE Certification is required.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability of the individual. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Travel is required to conduct in-home, one-on-one home visits with families, conduct assessments, progress, outcomes, and provide status reports to the referral source or the SAFE Certified Supervisor.
· Work as a member of the interdisciplinary team, with mutual respect, to ensure well-defined rights, responsibilities, rewards, and resources.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Prepare and maintain records, data, forms, reports, tracking tools, and documents pertinent to these job responsibilities. Conduct home inspections according to state guidelines.
· Complete weekly service activity logs to bill for services rendered
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
· Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screening
· Must submit to and pass random drug screenings during employment
· Must successfully pass all background screenings as required by the state
· Must complete 20 hours of staff development annually
