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Home Study Social Worker (Houston, OR New Orleans, LA)
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- For home studies, the home study worker a ssesses the sponsor family unit, evaluates the prospective sponsor’s ability to provide a safe living environment that meets the child’s needs, and educates and prepares the prospective sponsor for reunification with the child.
- The home study is conducted as a collaborative psycho-educational process in which the home study worker helps the client and sponsor identify areas where additional support, resources or information are needed to ensure successful reunification, and provides assistance with accessing needed supports and services.
- Conduct interviews with shelter staff, youth, and prospective sponsors as well as home visits for the purpose of making client release recommendations.
- Act as a mandated reporter and submit reports to state child welfare authorities (Child Protective Services)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science with at least one (1) year of related experience.
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