Helping Hand Home for Children is hiring: Home Study Writer in Austin

Our Organization
Since its inception in 1893, Helping Hand Home for Children has been a leader in the field of child welfare and residential treatment. With a commitment to best practices and evidence-based services, our non-profit's mission is to provide a nurturing and therapeutic home for severely abused children to receive treatment before returning them to a family setting.ResponsibilitiesJob description
Position
Assess prospective foster and adoptive families residing in the central Texas region to meet licensing and contract standards as well as HHH policies.

$700 piece rate - per home study
Requirements

• A cover letter and writing sample.
• Prior experience with performing family home studies in compliance with Texas Health and Human Services standards.
• One year of child placing experience under direct supervision of a person fully qualified as a Child Placement Management Staff is preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other Human Services Field.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Reliable transportation with insurance that complies with HHH's insurance carrier requirements, as you will often be driving clients - and have a cell phone.
• Availability to conduct home studies on weekends and evenings.
• Possession of a laptop with Microsoft Word.

Job Type: Contract
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person