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    PRN Home Study Specialist - Merrillville, United States - SAFY

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    SAFY Merrillville, United States

    4 days ago

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    Job Description

    Job DescriptionSAFY is seeking a PRN Home Study Specialist for our SAFY division in Merrillville, Indiana. As a Home Study Specialist, you will be responsible for the licensing of therapeutic foster parents as defined by annual goals. PRN Home Study Specialist may also be responsible for the recertification of foster homes as determined by treatment director.

    This position is PRN meaning the schedule is flexible and "as needed".

    Who We Are

    At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

    What You'll Do


    • Perform home study of prospective treatment parent(s) and their home environment according to SAFY policy and specific requirements of the state.


    • Maintain creativity, flexibility, and optimism about the strengths of the family.


    • Complete home studies for families after at least three home visits/family interviews.


    • Determine appropriateness of prospective foster parents and the best placement type along with the rest of the G&D and TFC Teams.


    • Effectively engage all members of a potential foster family.


    • Address sensitive and/or personal topics with prospective foster parents.


    • Complete all documentation using a computerized clinical record and maintain central file which will consist of required paperwork.


    • Attend supervision as required with the Treatment Director; attend weekly G&D meetings (if required); and meet with the Divisional Team as needed.

    What You Bring

    We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. You'll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

    Qualifications


    • Bachelor's degree in the field of social work, sociology, psychology, guidance counseling, child & family studies, education, criminal justice, business administration, public administration, or other related field of human services.


    • Three years of experience in working with domestic and/or international adoptions OR three years of experience in social work in a child welfare environment preferred.

    What We Offer


    • Compensation:

    1. A one-time training payment of $200 for one day of onboarding training (as determined by the treatment director)

    2. A total of $580 per completed home study

    3. A total of $25/hour for any trainings (post-onboarding) or meetings that require physical presence

    4. A total of $125 per completed recertification home study


    • Mileage reimbursement


    • Expense reimbursement

    SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.



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