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Home Study Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

$18 - $25.14/hr

Standard Role Play, Difficult Role Play, Non-Invasive Physical Exam, Non-Invasive Ultrasounds, Home Study ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Consistently and accurately portrays various medical scenarios or cases ...

$18 - $25.14/hr

Standard Role Play, Difficult Role Play, Non-Invasive Physical Exam, Non-Invasive Ultrasounds, Home Study ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Consistently and accurately portrays various medical scenarios or cases ...

$18 - $25.14/hr

Standard Role Play, Difficult Role Play, Non-Invasive Physical Exam, Non-Invasive Ultrasounds, Home Study ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Consistently and accurately portrays various medical scenarios or cases ...

$18 - $25.14/hr

Standard Role Play, Difficult Role Play, Non-Invasive Physical Exam, Non-Invasive Ultrasounds, Home Study ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Consistently and accurately portrays various medical scenarios or cases ...

$17.43 - $24.40/hr

Difficult Role Play, Home Study. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Consistently and accurately portrays various medical scenarios or cases during mock serious illness conversations in a small-group setting (up ...

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How much do home study jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for home study in Missouri is $52,208.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,657.00 and $60,526.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a home study?

To thrive as a Home Study Specialist (commonly called a Home Study Social Worker), you need a background in social work, counseling, or a related human services field, often with a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and licensure. Familiarity with case management software, documentation systems, and state or agency-specific assessment tools is essential for the role. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, cultural competence, and empathetic communication help build trust with families and ensure thorough, unbiased assessments. These skills and qualities are crucial to accurately evaluating home environments for foster care or adoption to ensure child safety and successful placements.

What challenges do home study specialists face, and how can they overcome them?

Home Study Specialists often encounter challenges such as coordinating interviews with busy families, navigating sensitive or emotional situations during home assessments, and balancing a high caseload with thorough documentation requirements. To overcome these challenges, it is important to have strong organizational skills, maintain clear communication with families, and utilize available technology efficiently for scheduling and reporting. Support from a collaborative team and regular training opportunities can also help specialists stay updated on best practices and manage work-related stress. Building strong relationships and practicing self-care are essential for sustaining effectiveness and satisfaction in this role.

What is a home study?

A Home Study job typically involves conducting assessments of prospective adoptive or foster families to ensure they can provide a safe, stable environment for children. Home Study professionals, often social workers, interview families, conduct background checks, and evaluate living conditions. Their findings are compiled into a report used by agencies and courts to determine a family's suitability for adoption or fostering. This role requires strong interviewing, documentation, and analytical skills.

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Infographic showing various Home Study job openings in Missouri as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,208 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

400159 Institute for Innovative Educ

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 103 H

Compensation Range:

$18.00 - $25.14

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Portrays characteristics of a patient, family member, health care team member, etc., for the purpose of training and/or assessing health care students and professionals. Undergoes interviews and/or physical examination by healthcare trainees or professionals, utilizing scripted materials to portray the specifics of a patient or scenario, including personal history, symptoms, emotional characteristics, and concerns of patients or family members. In a non-biased manner, portrays various roles and demeanors, providing an opportunity for health care students and providers to practice or refine communication and examination skills in a safe learning environment before utilizing these skills on actual patients.
Provides constructive written and verbal feedback, from a patient's perspective. Delivers formative feedback regarding interactions with the learner, specifically concerning conduct, communication skills, and medical assessment.
This position includes: Standard Role Play, Difficult Role Play, Non-Invasive Physical Exam, Non-Invasive Ultrasounds, Home Study

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Consistently and accurately portrays various medical scenarios or cases during mock interviews, live/taped demonstrations and/or physical examinations. Responds to basic medical history questions in a standardized manner. Improvises appropriately, as needed, when an interview and/or exam does not go as scripted. Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and evaluations.
  • Undergoes repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self. Wears a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor. Utilizes body to instruct learners on the correct techniques for performing some or all of the following examinations: Neurological, Abdominal, Head & Neck, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Musculoskeletal. Undergoes repeated ultrasound examination maneuvers performed on self. Has the specific body part under examination exposed. Genitalia will consistently remain covered by a hospital gown or patient undergarments. Utilizes body to instruct learners on the correct techniques for performing some or all of the following ultrasound examinations: Abdominal, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Musculoskeletal.
  • Memorizes case scenario and simulate details, including but not limited to, chief medical complaint(s) and symptoms, past medical history and physical exam results in addition to the body language, emotional state, behaviors and personality of the role being portrayed.
  • Completes standardized patient orientation, as well as ongoing training sessions. Trainings may include live, online and self-study components. Participates in group training and/or mentorship of newly hired standardized patients.
  • Provides educationally constructive verbal feedback as appropriate to learners. Receives feedback from the supervisor/trainer and incorporates it into future examination sessions. Demonstrates objectivity when interacting with and rating learners.
  • Covers main office phones, responds to basic inquiries and completes other administrative functions in support of departmental operations as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High School diploma or the equivalent required
  • 6 months of work or volunteer experience preferred
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience in theatre, a medical field or education preferred


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to understand and follow instructions required
  • Ability to receive instruction and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable and professional manner required
  • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken. Strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information required
  • Ability to accurately portray a wide range of roles and scenarios, and to remain in character throughout the interaction with the learner required
  • Organization, reliability and punctuality required
  • Fluency in more than one language preferred
  • Willing and able to work a varied, flexible schedule preferred

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