Home Study / Assessment Writer

Job Details

Job Location

McAllen, TX

Position Type

Contractor

Education Level

Bachelors Degree

Job Shift

Various Shifts

Description

• This position is a 1099 / contracted position, and mirrors a part-time role. Pay is $300-$400 per study

JOB PURPOSE :

We are seeking an individual to subcontract with our agency to complete Kinship Home Assessments for children that are in the custody of the Department of Family and Protective Services. The candidate should possess a BA or BS (or higher) college degree preferably in the Social Sciences (Social Work, Sociology or Psychology) but will consider candidates that have a college degree and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

After completing orientation training, be thoroughly familiar with contract requirements : DFPS and Contractor forms, templates, procedures and guidelines.

Prepare for Assessments : Review DFPS referral packet, discuss areas of focus with Child Placing Manager (CPM).

Complete Assignments- Kinship Assessments

Schedule and conduct interviews with the family (all family members).

Write comprehensive assessments in approved format and writing style.

Submit assessment drafts to CPM for review by due date. Correct, edit and resubmit within 24 hours of receiving CPM feedback.

Maintain ongoing communication with CPM; progress on interviews, concerns, status of assessments.

Submit accurate invoices for completed assessments on a timely basis.

Provider paid per assessment.

Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to " Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

EXPERIENCE : No experience writing assessments is required, however it is preferred.

ATTENDANCE : Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

LICENSES : Driver's License with clear record.

VEHICLE : Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

OTHER : Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.

Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please emailhr@endeavors.org or speak with your recruiter.