Home study/assessment writer (subcontractor) - united states, waco
we are seeking an individual to subcontract with our agency to complete kinship home assessments for children that are in the custody of the department of family and protective services. the candidate should possess a ba or bs (or higher) college degree preferably in the social sciences (social work, sociology or psychology) but will consider candidates that have a college degree and strong writing skills.
service providers expectations
after completing orientation training, be thoroughly familiar with contract requirements: dfps and contractor forms, templates, procedures and guidelines. prepare for assessments: review dfps referral packet, discuss areas of focus with child placing manager (cpm). complete assignments- kinship assessments schedule and conduct interviews with the family (all family members). write comprehensive assessments in approved format and writing style. submit assessment drafts to cpm for review by due date. correct, edit and resubmit within 24 hours of receiving cpm feedback. maintain ongoing communication with cpm; progress on interviews, concerns, status of assessments. submit accurate invoices for completed assessments on a timely basis. (provider paidper assessment.)education & experience qualifications
candidates must adhere to one of the following combinations of education and experience:
1. bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field and
1 year full-time experience* in conducting assessments, service planning or case management duties in a (a)residential child-care operation; or (b)dfps conservatorship caseworker or fad development*experience may include:maximum of 350 hours of formal and supervised field placement or practicum in child-placing activities;
or
1-year working under the direct supervision of cpm that includes 10 documented, monthly, face- to-face, individual, case-related conferences over the year and must continue until the service provider’s previous experience and directly supervised experience totals one year.
2. a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and
2 years full-time experience* in conducting assessments, service planning or case management duties in a (a)residential child-care operation; or (b)dfps conservatorship caseworker or fad development
*experience may include:
maximum of 350 hours of formal and supervised field placement or practicum in child-placing activities;
or
2-years working under the direct supervision of cpm that includes 10 documented, monthly, face-to- face, individual, case-related conferences over each year and must continue until the service provider’s previous experience and directly supervised experience totals two years.
attendance: must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion.
licenses: lmsw, lcsw, lbsw, or similar as per requirements above. driver’s license with clear record.
vehicle: must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.
travel: frequent travel is required. must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.
other: must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.
exceptions to these criteria must be approved by the department head.
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