Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$35/hr
Overview The Home Study Social Worker evaluates prospective adoptive families to ensure they can provide a safe, nurturing environment. They conduct interviews, home visits, background checks ...
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Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$35/hr
Overview The Home Study Social Worker evaluates prospective adoptive families to ensure they can provide a safe, nurturing environment. They conduct interviews, home visits, background checks ...
Overview The Home Study Social Worker evaluates prospective adoptive families to ensure they can provide a safe, nurturing environment. They conduct interviews, home visits, background checks, and ...
Overview The Home Study Social Worker evaluates prospective adoptive families to ensure they can provide a safe, nurturing environment. They conduct interviews, home visits, background checks, and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$35/hr
Overview The Home Study Social Worker evaluates prospective adoptive families to ensure they can provide a safe, nurturing environment. They conduct interviews, home visits, background checks, and ...
Chesapeake, VA · On-site
$35/hr
Overview The Home Study Social Worker evaluates prospective adoptive families to ensure they can provide a safe, nurturing environment. They conduct interviews, home visits, background checks, and ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
Luray, VA · On-site
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
Luray, VA · On-site
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
Winchester, VA · On-site
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
Winchester, VA · On-site
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
$38.02 - $57.04/hr
A completed CI credentialing course, home study adult learning course, or equivalent, is required. Experience Minimum two years of clinical experience (4,160 hours) is required. Certification ...
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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.
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.
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.
$35/hr
Full-time
Posted 4 days ago
Who We Are
Paths for Families is an adoption and family well-being organization that partners with communities dedicated to the life-long work of building and sustaining families. For over 35 years, we've been here for expectant parents exploring adoption, birth parents, prospective and current adoptive families, children in need of adoption, people who were adopted, and professionals in the community. Our mission is to build and support healthy lifelong connections for every child and advocate for continuous improvement of systems that strengthen family well-being.
We practice IDEAS Principles (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Social Justice) and welcome all children, families, and team members regardless of gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religion, wealth, health, marital status, or sexual orientation. With IDEAS Principles as one of our core values, we believe in cultivating a healthy environment in which all employees feel supported while working to achieve our mission.
Overview
The Home Study Social Worker evaluates prospective adoptive families to ensure they can provide a safe, nurturing environment. They conduct interviews, home visits, background checks, and prepare detailed reports that guide adoption decisions. After placement, they supervise children in pre-adoptive homes to ensure safety and suitability. This position will serve families who reside in the Eastern/Tidewater region of Virginia.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Master's degree in social work. Minimum five years of professional experience in child welfare, adoption and/or foster care is required. Knowledge of trauma, attachment, and child welfare is preferred.
Preferred Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to interface with clients and staff. Exceptional report-writing skills. Compassionate, warm, engaging personality to support families in times of transition and crisis. Highly organized. Effective and accurate multi-tasking skills. Ability to think and work independently, prioritize, and problem-solve. Ability to work in a collaborative environment. Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft 365.
Additional Notes
Each employee is required to complete (and maintain as necessary) a physical exam to include a TB screening, a criminal background check in identified jurisdictions, Child Protective Services Registries check in identified jurisdictions, and orientation training.
Role and Responsibilities
