Hybrid Per Diem Study Specialist

Description

Finding a home for a child in need is extremely rewarding - can you meet the challenge?

The pay for this position starts at $22.00/hour, with additional compensation added for higher education and/or years of relevant experience up to $25.58/hour.

This is a per diem position.

This position will involve visiting homes in the Warwick, RI area.

Devereux Massachusetts & Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Based in Central, MA and Warwick, RI our programs and services make a difference in the lives of individuals and their families, offering hope, healing, and comprehensive behavioral health support.

We’re seeking a passionate and detail‑oriented Home Study Specialist to join our team! This hybrid per diem opportunity is ideal for experienced human services professionals with strong writing skills and prior certification and experience completing adoption and/or foster care home studies. Candidates must be SAFE certified and have working knowledge of home study preparation
. If you’re a seasoned professional looking for flexible, meaningful work that makes a real impact on families and children, this role offers a great opportunity to contribute your expertise while maintaining work‑life balance.

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record required
• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology preferred, Bachelor’s Degree required
• SAFE Certified required
• Experience preparing home studies required
• Experience scheduling and facilitating the SAFE interviews required

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Generous time‑off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program
• Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to see why Devereux is a great place to work

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE.

Posted Date: 3 days ago (7/3/2026 1:00 PM)

Requisition ‑51961

Category:
Family Support

Position Type:
On‑Call

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement—including upgrading, promotion and transfer—consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.