Foster Care & Adoptions Certified Assessor

OhioGuidestone provides a complete continuum of responsive person-centered prevention services mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around supports serving the needs of over 50000 people each year through telehealth and locations across Ohio.

At OhioGuidestone we believe a workforce comprised of employees from diverse backgrounds and communities and a culture of belonging makes us a better organization. Together we continue to build a workplace that encourages supports and celebrates the varied voices of our employees.

Through our treatment and medically fragile foster care programs we offer placement for children who need a loving safe home. Our foster caregivers receive extensive training and support and are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. This full-time role includes securing all necessary documents submitting home studies interviewing families conducting assessments and any corresponding function completed as a foster care and adoption assessor. Having your adoption assessor certification is highly preferred. Be the change in your community!

Essential Functions:

• Interviews all family members during the home study process. Secures all necessary documents which include but are not limited to: medical statements fire inspections background checks income statements marriage certificates well water test and safety audits.
• Assist adoption applicants in collecting supplemental information forms adoptees physical forms and vital statistics forms.
• Organizes all information and writes home study based on observations interviews and gathered documents.
• Complete at least 2 home studies per month
• Submits completed home study to supervisor within 90 days from 1st assignment.
• Complete recertifications based on the expirations dates
• At time of need may conduct Recertification Assessment which is to be completed in 30 days from first assignment. Audits Foster Parent Files
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• May be involved in the planning organization and implementation of special events or department specific projects or seasonal program changes.
• Exhibit positivity flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Performance/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in the office/home/community. This could involve extensive driving.
• English reading and writing skills required
• Interacts verbally with coworkers representatives from outside agencies school personnel & families/care givers.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality required.
• Works flexible hours which could involve some evenings and/or weekends.
• Ability to manage own time and schedule.
• Requires typing and computer competency including Windows applications for moderate levels of typing (case notes and other paper work).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or Counseling required.
• Ohio LSW or LPC preferred not required.
• Certified Adoption Assessor highly preferred.
• Experience with completing home study in SACWIS preferred
• Must have a valid Ohio Drivers License with a safe driving record and valid insurance
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam tuberculosis test and drug screening

What We Offer:

• Stable non-profit organization with 160 year track record!
• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
• Competitive medical benefitsincludingâa low-premium medical plan option foremployee or employee children!
• Free CEUtrainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths job roles intern to hire and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards