Foster Care Home Study Writer

Overview

Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America! 

Health Connect America and our family of brands are leading providers of mental and behavioral health services for children, families, and adults across a multi-state footprint. As a COA-accredited organization, we are held to nationally recognized standards of quality, accountability, and best practice in every aspect of care we deliver.

We are relentlessly committed to keeping families together and transforming lives through evidence-informed care, delivered by clinically trained staff who meet clients where they are — in their homes, in their communities, and in our offices. Our work is guided by five core values: client-centered care, empowerment of our people, evidence-informed excellence, a purpose-driven culture, and bold, adaptive leadership.

When you join Health Connect America, you join an organization that invests in you. You'll Grow With Us through meaningful development opportunities, Be Well With Us through programs that support your whole self, and know that You Belong With Us in a culture built on purpose, compassion, and impact.

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Responsibilities

The Foster Care Home Study Writer is responsible for completing thorough home study assessments for prospective foster families, ensuring all evaluations meet state and agency standards. This role plays a critical part in assessing applicant readiness, promoting child safety, and supporting the placement of children in qualified, stable homes. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive interviews with prospective foster parents to assess readiness and suitability
• Complete home safety assessments using DCS home study checklist to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Evaluate and approve homes based on DCS policies for foster family selection
• Develop detailed home study narratives utilizing the Profiles of Parenting (POP) assessment tool
• Compile, maintain, and submit complete foster family files in accordance with agency and state requirements
• Obtain and maintain POPS (Profiles of Parenting) certification; training provided as needed

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Services, Education, Humanities, or related field 
• Two years of related experience working with children and families in a therapeutic treatment environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with consistent access to reliable transportation and automobile insurance in good standing.
• POPS certification (Profiles of Parenting) - will be provided if needed

Preferred

•   Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
•   Excellent organizational skills
•   Excellent networking skills and knowledge of the local foster care community
•   Capacity to utilize the web & web-based systems and other computer systems
•   Capacity to function well with team, including home study supervisor and DCS staff

Be Well with HCA: 

• We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance. 

• We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually. 

• Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products. 

• Additional benefits include: 

• Access to a Health Navigator 

• Health Savings Account with company contribution 
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 

• Benefits Hub 

• Tickets at Work 

Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America! 

Employment at Health Connect America and it's companies is contingent upon meeting the requirements of a comprehensive background investigation prior to joining our team. 

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