PRN Study Specialist

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SAFY is seeking PRN Home Study Specialists for our SAFY division in Cleveland, OH
. As a Home Study Specialist, you will be responsible for the licensing of foster parents as well as adoptive parents, where as defined by annual goals.

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.

• 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 SAFY families after at least three home visits/family interviews.
• Determine appropriateness of prospective foster parents and the best placement type.
• Effectively engage all members of a potential foster family.
• Address sensitive and/or personal topics with prospective foster parents.

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.

• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

• A total of $650.00 per completed home study will be paid to employee.
• Training rate is $17.50/hr
• If a Home Study Specialist is unable to complete a home study due to the assigned families’ indisposition, criminal background disqualifier, or other unforeseen circumstances that are to no fault of the Home Study Specialist, the Home Study Specialist will be paid a partial fee:

Example

1 st Visit - $162.50

2 nd Visit - $162.50

3 rd Visit - $162.50

4 th Visit - $162.50

• During your employment, you will be expected to complete and maintain all training, certification or licensure that is a requirement for your position. Failure to meet these expectations may result in the loss or reclassification of your position.
• Employees will be eligible to contribute to and is eligible to receive company match under 401(k) retirement program.
• Required Training/Certification:
  Sexual Harassment, Workplace Safety, and HIPAA Privacy.
• No computer, phone, or mileage reimbursement will be issued.

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.