OPT Home Study Assessor-San Antonio

The Bair Foundationis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a Home Study Assessor, you’ll play a vital role inhelping children move toward safe, stable, and permanent homes. In thisfield-based role, you’ll conduct comprehensive home studies and assessmentsthat determine a family’s readiness to foster or adopt. Your work ensuresfamilies are prepared, supported, and aligned with child welfare standards, directlyimpacting the permanent outcomes for children.

WHO WE ARE

Founded in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1967, The BairFoundation is a Christian non-profit ministry serving children and families. Wehave provided quality care and services to children, youth, and familiesthrough a myriad of effective community-based services. Today, The BairFoundation provides services in multiple states across the country. Ourprograms are child-centered, family-focused, strength-based, and culturallycompetent, making a meaningful and lasting impact on the children and familieswe serve. We strive to touch lives and create a better future.

WHAT YOU’LL DO TO MAKE ANIMPACT

Conduct in-depth home studies and assessments inaccordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements

Interview prospective families and complete homevisits to evaluate safety, stability, and readiness to care for children

Prepare clear, accurate, and timely written homestudy reports that support certification and permanency decisions

Guide and educate families throughout the homestudy process with professionalism, clarity, and compassion

Collaborate with agency staff and leadership toensure assessments meet quality and compliance expectations

Maintain organized documentation and meetestablished timelines for assigned home studies

Represent the agency’s mission, values, andcommitment to children in every interaction

WHAT YOU BRING (BasicQualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related humanservices field preferred
• Experience working with children, families, or social service systemspreferred
• Strong assessment, interviewing, and professional writing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, andvehicle registration

WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD

• Prior experience completing foster care or adoption homestudies
• Knowledge of state and federal child welfare regulations
• Strong attention to detail and documentation quality
• Comfort working in a flexible, field-based or per-assignment role

YOUR PERKS

• Flexible scheduling and per-assignment compensationstructure
• Paid training and orientation
• Support from a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Meaningful work that directly supports permanency for children