Foster Care: Home Evaluator

Martinsburg, WV

We operate in a mission-driven, child-focused environment where safety, accountability, and relationship-building are critical:

Foster and adoptive homes are thoroughly assessed, supported, and maintained
Children are placed in safe, stable, and nurturing environments
Licensing and compliance standards are consistently met
Families receive ongoing training, guidance, and support throughout the process

You will support foster/adoptive families by conducting home studies, maintaining licensing requirements, coordinating training, and helping ensure children receive safe and supportive placements.

Foster & Adoptive Home Studies

Complete foster/adoptive home studies and annual reviews
Conduct face-to-face visits, interviews, and follow-up communication
Assess family strengths, needs, and suitability for placement
Prepare thorough home study narratives and supporting documentation

Licensing & Compliance

Complete annual Health & Safety reviews
Ensure foster/adoptive homes remain compliant with agency and state requirements
Develop corrective action plans when necessary
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in PATH and Extended Reach
Submit reports, certificates, and required paperwork within deadlines

Family Support & Training

Respond to foster home emergencies and urgent family needs
Provide guidance and support to foster/adoptive families throughout the licensing process
Organize and facilitate annual foster parent training programs
Coordinate Pressley Ridge Therapeutic Foster Care training curriculum
Provide retraining and support to address concerns within foster homes

Recruitment & Community Engagement

Participate in weekly foster family recruitment activities
Represent the agency at community outreach events, panels, open houses, and health fairs
Respond to inquiries from prospective foster/adoptive families
Distribute application materials and informational packets

Case Coordination & Documentation

Attend MDT and treatment planning meetings as needed
Coordinate with treatment coordinators, therapists, and agency staff
Complete monthly tracking forms and data reporting
Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready records

Operations & Additional Duties

Drive to foster homes, meetings, trainings, and community events as needed
Support accreditation and licensing standards
Participate in supervision and professional development activities
Perform additional duties related to foster/adoptive home services

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience
Full benefits package

This Role Is Right If You…

Are passionate about helping children and families
Can build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
Are organized, accountable, and detail-oriented
Communicate effectively with families, community partners, and team members
Can manage deadlines and documentation requirements independently

This Role Is NOT Right If You…

Struggle with organization or timely documentation
Are uncomfortable responding to crisis situations or difficult conversations
Prefer minimal interaction with families or community partners
Have difficulty balancing compliance requirements with relationship-building

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services field required
Minimum of 3 years postgraduate social work experience preferred
Valid driver’s license required
Must be at least 21 years old
Social Work license preferred

Strong skills in:

Family assessment and support
Documentation and report writing
Communication and conflict resolution
Organization and time management
Community collaboration and advocacy

Core Values

Collaboration
Respect & Dignity
Empathy
Accountability
Trustworthiness
Excellence

BUMFS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Qualifications

Education level:

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a bachelor's degree in social work or related human service fields (education, psychology, sociology).

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of postgraduate social work experience

Core competencies

Required:

• Possess knowledge of theories and practices in social work and state and federal laws.
• Possess the ability to assess needs in the areas of social, educational, and economic circumstances to determine service needs.
• Have knowledge and skills to utilize community and state resources.
• Be able to communicate and work effectively with agency personnel and community and state agencies in a productive and professional manner
• Have the ability to complete thorough written reports and data entry.
• Can adhere to all guidelines and time requirements as stated in policy related to home finding.
• Be an acceptable role model for youth values and lifestyles and in keeping with those ascribed by Burlington.

Preferred:

• Social work license is preferred