Home Study Contractor

Job Description

Salary: $550.00

Circle of Care is seeking a Home Study independent contractor. Assesses homes for prospective adoptive, traditional foster care, and kinship placements. Must provide your own transportation, supplies and have experience writing home studies. If you live in the Lincoln county area and have a least 2 years of child welfare experience this could be a great job for you! You must be willing to travel to panhandle in your personal vehicle to the following Oklahoma counties:

Alfalfa

Beaver

Cimarron

Dewey

Ellis

Grant

Kay

Major

Osage

Harper

Roger Mills

Texas

Woods

Woodward

Garfield

Pawnee

Grant

Noble

Payne

Major

Beckham

Logan

Lincoln

Creek

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct home studies of prospective adoptive, traditional foster care, and kinship home applicants referred through the contract with the Department of Human Services (DHS)

Must conduct home assessments according to DHS policy

Assess homes and families with the safety and well-being of the child(ren) as the primary concern

Complete all paperwork within the required time frame of 30 days (45 days for Spanish speaking families)

Attend required 6 hours OKDHS training annually regarding completion of home studies and additional training as required by Circle of Care

SKILLS and ABILITIES

Present exceptional customer service with high expectations for quality of service

Ability to communicate fluently in both Spanish and English a plus

Ability to communicate thoughts and concerns clearly, both orally and in written form

Willing to service counties adjacent to Oklahoma County, as well as occasionally counties in northern and western Oklahoma

Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

Tolerance to work under adverse conditions

Open to learning and willing to use new skills and information; receptive to constructive criticism

Work independently, and as a team member, without constant supervision

Maintain willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the agency

Organized and detailed

Ability to use standard office equipment

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with the ability to learn additional software

Capable of lifting heavy objects of up to 35 pounds

Ability to use your own vehicle, equipment and supplies for your buisness needs

Must live in Oklahoma and be willing to travel to home sites

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years of age

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher required

Pass a thorough background check.

Possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and a good driving record

Minimum of 2 years of Child Welfare experience

Send application, cover letter, and resume to .

This is a subcontractor position and will be paid $550.00 per homestudy or $725.00 for homestudies completed in Spanish. You will be responsible for all tax filings, supplies and transportation costs.

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