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How much do home study jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for home study in Tennessee is $60,510.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,850.00 and $70,150.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Home Study job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $60,510 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

Research Study Activation Specialist

Tennessee Oncology

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Tennessee Oncology rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
The Clinical Research Study Activation Specialist plays a crucial role in initiating and managing the startup process for clinical research studies. The specialist will conduct and facilitate specific study activation activities for new trials that may include site feasibility, vendor activities, essential document collection/review, and regulatory support. The specialist will work closely with the CRO/sponsor and appropriate internal staff to ensure study activation performance metrics are achieved.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Leads and manages the end-to-end study activation process, including feasibility assessment, site selection, and site initiation readiness

  • Develops, tracks, and maintains activation timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time study activation

  • Schedules, coordinates, and/or participates in pre-study and site initiation visits

  • Facilitates communications between the CRO/sponsor during study activation

  • Ensures activation activities comply with GCP, institutional policies, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements

  • Ensures and maintains consistency between the site standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the study requirements

  • Ensures required study documents are collected, reviewed, and approved prior to site initiation

  • Identifies risks and barriers to activation and proactively implement mitigation strategies

  • Coordinates with regulatory, budget/contracting, pharmacy, lab, tissue, data, and clinical operations teams to ensure activation requirements are met

  • Facilitates activation meetings and ensures clear communication of expectations, responsibilities, and timelines

  • Serves as the primary point of contact for sponsors and CROs for study start-up related activities

  • Tracks and reports activation metrics (e.g., time to activation, bottlenecks, workload distribution)

  • Identifies opportunities to improve activation workflows, standardize processes, and reduce start-up timelines

  • Supports implementation of new activation procedures, tools, and training initiatives

  • Complies with IRB/IEC requirements

  • Confirms appropriate staff, facility, and equipment availability during study activation

  • Tracks status of regulatory submissions and communicates updates to relevant parties

  • Maintains detailed records of study activation progress, including timelines, milestones and any challenges encountered

  • Prepares reports for internal and external stakeholders

  • Reviews, establishes, and agrees on project planning and project timelines

  • Ensures monitoring measures are in place and implements contingency plan as needed

  • May have direct contact with sponsors on specific initiatives

  • Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize tasks

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a health, science, or related field required; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of directly related clinical research experience may be considered

  • Experience in oncology research or CRO/Sponsor is preferred

  • 1 year of relevant previous research experience is required

  • Knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, and institutional policies governing human subject research

  • Must have ACRP/SOCRA certification; obtain research certification after 1 year but not more than 18 months after employment

  • Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills

  • Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

  • Knowledge of organization policies, procedures systems

  • Understanding of clinical research principles, regulatory guidelines, FDA, GCP and study start-up process

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders

  • Ability to identify and resolve issues that may arise during the study activation process

  • Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for ensuring accuracy in document preparation and data management

  • Ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse teams

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Activity Required
Amount of time
None
Less than 1/3
(Occasionally)
1/3 to 2/3
(Frequently)
More than 2/3
(Regularly)
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Fingering or manual dexterity
X
Repetitive finger motion
X
Lifting or exerting force
Up to 50 pounds
X
Reaching or stretching
X
Climbing or balancing
X
Crouching or stooping
X
Speaking
X
Hearing
X
Seeing (with correction)
X

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