Assessment Specialist - Adoption

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is looking for a part-time Assessment Specialist for our Northern Indiana region, including Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Laporte/Lake counties. The Assessment Specialist is responsible for assessments in a variety of departments that might include but is not limited to:
Child Summaries, Adoption Home Studies, and/or Foster Care Home Studies. The Assessment Specialist is responsible for working directly with families and referral sources to complete the assessments in compliance with all standards.
Assessment Specialists are compensated per completed project. This position includes travel throughout Southern Indiana to complete child summaries. Each summary requires travel to Department of Child Services office and one home visit with the child.

You Will:

• Intakeand Assessment(70 %)
  • Visiteachyouth/familytogathernecessaryinformationtocomplete assessment
  • A dheretoandfollow
    
    Firefly'sprofessional standards
  • Workcollaborativelywithreferralsources andotherstocomplete assessment
• Reporting(30 %)
  • Maintaincaseandagencypaperwork according to standards
  • Prepare written reports for thereferralsourcewithin identified time frames

You Have:

• Musthave a bachelor degree
• Mustbe atleast 21years of age
• Musthavea valid
  
  Driver’s license andauto insurance
• Daytimeandeveningavailability,as needed

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.