Pathways Youth & Family Services, Inc. · 1 day ago
Home Study Writer - Contractor - Waco
Pathways Dallas - Dallas, TX 75240
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPathways Youth & Family Services, Inc. is seeking a Home Study Writer to complete foster and adoptive home studies for certification of prospective families. The role involves writing home studies, assessing applicants, and networking with community contacts, while ensuring compliance with DFPS standards and Pathways policies.
ConsultingEducationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Ensure Pathways’ mission, philosophy, and values is supported, taught, and articulated in the delivery of all child placing agency services
Successfully work within the current parameters of Pathways – State Adoptions Services Contract with DFPS and Private Adoptions Program
Maintain compliance with DFPS standards and Pathways Policies and Procedures
Screen and assess adoptive families, as part of the home study interview
Provide ongoing support to foster families who are waiting for placement
Develop professional relationships with other peers in the field, such as DFPS, private agencies, and supporting agencies
Complete interviews and write home studies in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human services field with at least one year of experience in human services field
Experience conducting home studies required
Knowledge of child development, behavior and discipline, family systems and dynamics, and regulations and laws applicable to private youth agencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational ability, ability to assess needs and develop appropriate home studies
Work weekend and evening hours when necessary
Adhere to all current federal and state laws, as well as Pathways Policies and Procedures, regarding the safeguard of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Proof of Liability Insurance
Proof of valid Texas Driver's License (Type C)
Access to reliable transportation
Cleared criminal background check and signed statement regarding felony indictments/convictions
Cleared TB test results (current within 12 months prior to employment)
Cleared pre-employment drug test
Working cellular telephone
Preferred
Bilingual, English/Spanish, strongly preferred
Company
Pathways Youth & Family Services, Inc.
Pathways Youth & Family Services is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization specializing in foster care, adoption, residential care, and behavioral health services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tina Amberboy
President and CEO
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