Home Study Social Worker
Contract Home Study Social Worker
Non-profit International Adoption Agency, Children’s House International (CHI), seeks Social Workers in LAS VEGAS, NV (home office in Lynden, WA).
Part-time Social Worker, conducting international home studies, writing post-adoption reports, and supporting families through document adoption process and beyond. Extremely flexible schedule. Competitive compensation on a fee-for-service basis. Paid training. Must live in the Las Vegas area. Must hold an MSW or be in the process of completing an MSW with experience in the field. It is a very rewarding position helping families and children find their forever homes.
Responsibilities: Conduct adoptive home study interviews and home inspections and write reports. Conduct home visits and interviews for post-adoption reports. Guide families to local resources. Involvement with family and the case management of that family. Maintain database and digital family files for each case (case manager available to assist you).
Requirements: Proven work experience as a social worker. International adoption experience is a plus. Social perceptiveness and empathy. Organization and attention to detail. Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships. Ability to relate and communicate with diverse populations and groups. Resilience along with the ability to assess situations. Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within the state in which you are located. Willing to submit to background checks. Holds an MSW or in the process of completing an MSW with experience. Willingness and ability to travel.
Work location: 50% On the road to visit family homes and 50% remotely writing up reports.
Schedule: Choose your own hours. Monday-Friday or weekends if preferred
Job type: As needed
Pay: fee-for-services.
Expected hours: Fluctuates (depends on case load)
Benefits: Flexible schedule. Paid training. Paid time off.
If interested, please email Ali Snyder at ali.s@chiadopt.org or call 360-383-0623