Home Study Practitioner-Contractor

General Responsibilities

· Assist families with completing the necessary documents following an info session.

· Provides timely communication to prospective or current foster/adoptive families and staff.

· Assess a family’s motivation and suitability to care for children from difficult places though a series of home visit interviews, safety checks and data collection.

· Awareness of various backgrounds/cultures to approach families with dignity and respect and to educate families that are willing to foster/adopt cross culturally.

· Provide training to foster/adoptive parents as needed

· Educate foster/adoptive families on common diagnosis, behaviors, and needs that are typical for children after placement.

· Teach families the importance and effect of positive interactions with a child’s biological family and help ease concerns regarding the partnership.

· Educate families on agency/state policies and the standards that must be maintained throughout their fostering/adoption process.

· Complete SAFE-certified home studies in accordance with Georgia law for the purpose of approving foster and adoptive homes.

· Assist staff in determining if a family could be a good placement option to meet the needs of a specific child(ren).

· Maintain child/family case record to include materials consistent with agency, licensing, accreditation, and contract requirements.

· Assist with onboarding for new staff/interns.

· Maintains confidentially for our families and our agency.

· All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

· Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field OR a Bachelor’s Degree with several years of experience in the field

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Experience in foster/adoptive field preferred

· Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

· Problem-solving ability and time management skills

· Certified in IMPACT FCP Training preferred, or willing to secure in an agreed-upon timeframe

· Certified as a SAFE Home Study Practitioner preferred, or willing to secure in an agreed-upon timeframe

· CPR/First Aid certification preferred, or willing to secure in an agreed-upon timeframe

· Proficiency in technology (MS Office and Extended Reach)

· Possess a valid Georgia Driver’s License

· Acceptable criminal records checks, child abuse records, motor vehicle report, and drug screening