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Rite of Passage

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Queen Creek, AZ

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We're hiring an IT Manager at PASO Home Study/Post Release Services Program in Phoenix, AZ, an ... Be fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal). * 3-5 years of networking experience

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for home study writer in Arizona is $73,494.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,600.00 and $95,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Home Study Writer researches and composes detailed reports on prospective adoptive or foster families. They assess a family's background, living situation, and suitability to provide a safe and supportive home for a child. Their work involves conducting interviews, verifying documents, and ensuring compliance with state and agency regulations. The final report helps social workers and adoption agencies make informed placement decisions. Strong writing, investigative skills, and sensitivity to confidentiality are essential for this role.

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Home Study Writers often balance a heavy caseload while meeting strict deadlines, which can make time management a challenge. Gathering thorough and accurate information from families requires strong interviewing skills and sensitivity, especially when discussing personal or emotional topics. Additionally, there's a need to stay updated on evolving regulations and best practices in child welfare to ensure reports are always compliant. Despite these challenges, many Home Study Writers find the role rewarding because their work directly impacts the lives of children and families.

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Traveling PRS Case Workers Lev. 2 Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Traveling PRS Case Workers Lev. 2 Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Rite of Passage

Queen Creek, AZ • Hybrid

$70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Rite Of Passage rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

98th of 238 rated social care providers

Job description

Looking to hire Traveling Case workers .

 Looking to hire Case workers at PASO Home Study/Post Release Services Program REMOTE, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees help people seeking safety from persecution in their home countries and reunite families torn apart by conflict. Combined with our residential programs we resettle and protect vulnerable children who arrive unaccompanied in the United States. We advocate for compassion and justice for all migrants. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Home Study/Post Release Services” program, operated by PASO, a Rite of Passage affiliate, provides supportive services to unaccompanied immigrant children after release from ORR custody. Reporting to Case Management/Personnel Supervisor, the HS/PRS Case Manager will conduct home studies, case management and supportive services to unaccompanied immigrant children once they are released to their sponsors in the assigned area.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Conduct home visits and phone contacts with the dual purpose of assessing safety and suitability of child’s placement with their caregiver (sponsor) and connecting child to services in the community to address risk factors.
  • Ongoing case management with a focus on screening and making appropriate referrals to address child’s needs in the following domains: Placement issues, safety issues, education, health, mental health, legal/immigration proceedings, substance abuse, independent living, criminal/juvenile justice, child enrichment activities.
  • Provide crisis intervention services directly, as needed, or connect family to services to ensure minor’s safety and well-being in a crisis situation.
  • Submit detailed and thorough documentation in compliance with PASO policies and procedures.
  • Apply social work best practices for thorough assessments of child’s progress and services provided.
  • Maintain regular and timely communication with supervisor around any issues concerning the child’s safety, stability, or well-being in the placement.
  • Participate in ongoing supervision.
  • Other duties as assigned.

                Education

                • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology, or other social service field, with particular focus on child and adolescent development.

                Skills & Abilities:

                • Fluency in Spanish required
                • At least 21 years of age.
                • At least 1 year of experience with child welfare programs
                • Knowledge of community resources and ability to connect families to community services
                • Excellent clinical and crisis intervention skills
                • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
                • Critical assessment and analysis skills
                • Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, determine priorities, and work independently
                • Ability to do home visits up to 70%
                • Knowledge of and experience working with refugee or immigrant children preferred
                • Cross-cultural or international experience preferred
                • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

                    Special Position Requirements

                    • Valid driver’s license required
                    • Must be able to pass an FBI background check as well as a CA/N check for every state in which they have resided in the last five years.
                    • Hybrid remote/in office work

                    Benefits:

                    • 401(k)
                    • 401(k) matching
                    • Dental insurance
                    • Flexible spending account
                    • Health insurance
                    • Health savings account
                    • Life insurance
                    • Paid time off

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                      About Rite of Passage

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                      Rite of Passage is a Nevada‑based nonprofit youth services provider founded in 1984 and headquartered in Minden, NV. It operates a national continuum of evidence‑based, trauma‑responsive programs‑including residential treatment centers, day schools, therapeutic foster care, prevention and reunification services, charter/day school education, and mentoring‑based family preservation initiatives‑serving around 2,000 youth daily across 15 states. As of 2025, the organization is led by co‑founder and CEO Ski James Broman and holds CARF Three‑Year Accreditation, affirming its program quality and compliance with national standards.

                      Industry

                      Individual, family and community social assistance

                      Company size

                      1,001 - 5,000 Employees

                      Headquarters location

                      Minden, NV, US

                      Year founded

                      1984

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