What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPT Home Study Assessor position at The Bair Foundation?
YOUR JOB
As a Home Study Assessor, you’ll play a vital role in helping children move toward safe, stable, and permanent homes. In this field-based role, you’ll conduct comprehensive home studies and assessments that determine a family’s readiness to foster or adopt. Your work ensures families are prepared, supported, and aligned with child welfare standards, directly impacting the permanent outcomes for children.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1967, The Bair Foundation is a Christian non-profit ministry serving children and families. We have provided quality care and services to children, youth, and families through a myriad of effective community-based services. Today, The Bair Foundation provides services in multiple states across the country. Our programs are child-centered, family-focused, strength-based, and culturally competent, making a meaningful and lasting impact on the children and families we serve. We strive to touch lives and create a better future.
WHAT YOU’LL DO TO MAKE AN IMPACT
Conduct in-depth home studies and assessments in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements
Interview prospective families and complete home visits to evaluate safety, stability, and readiness to care for children
Prepare clear, accurate, and timely written home study reports that support certification and permanency decisions
Guide and educate families throughout the home study process with professionalism, clarity, and compassion
Collaborate with agency staff and leadership to ensure assessments meet quality and compliance expectations
Maintain organized documentation and meet established timelines for assigned home studies
Represent the agency’s mission, values, and commitment to children in every interaction
WHAT YOU BRING (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field preferred
- Experience working with children, families, or social service systems preferred
- Strong assessment, interviewing, and professional writing skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
- Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and vehicle registration
WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD
- Prior experience completing foster care or adoption home studies
- Knowledge of state and federal child welfare regulations
- Strong attention to detail and documentation quality
- Comfort working in a flexible, field-based or per-assignment role
YOUR PERKS
- Flexible scheduling and per-assignment compensation structure
- Paid training and orientation
- Support from a collaborative, mission-driven team
- Meaningful work that directly supports permanency for children
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field
- One year of experience working with at-risk youth.
- Experience with completing home studies is preferred.
Salary : $40,614 - $57,841