All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center Hiring For Nm Home Study Provider at Albuquerque, NM, United States Full Time

Job Description

NM Home Study Provider – Open Statewide; must have a NM residential address.
Essential Functions: Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Placement Services, the Home Study Provider provides home study services, within the guidelines of SAFE, NM Child Placing Regulations and All Faith’s CQI, to ensure the safety and placement of children in appropriate homes that are good matches for both child and families. The objective is to ensure resource families are in compliance with applicable regulations for placement of children. Educate families about adoption and provide the information to make the best decisions for children and families.
Specific Duties:

• Performs Pre-Placement Home Studies and paperwork packet compilation as requested by Associate Director of Placement Services or other All Faiths Placement Services leadership.
• Follows guidelines, completes necessary steps and appropriate documents as outlined in the Home Study Procedures Manual to ensure completion of Pre-Placement Home Studies.
• Prepares Pre-Placement Home Study s containing a thorough assessment and recommendation by utilizing SAFE tools including SAFE Questionnaires I and II, SAFE Psychosocial Inventory and Desk Guide, SAFE Home Study template and SAFE Family Reference Letter.
• Actively participates in All Faiths’ Continuous Quality Improvement requirements by adhering to required time frames for all duties and responsibilities as outlined, but not limited to, in the Home Study Practice Manual.
• Completes Withdrawal/Partial process as outlined in the Home Study Procedures Manual.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge in SAFE evaluation and narration process, SAFE Desk Guide and Rating Scale, and SAFE Mitigation Process.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication, and time management skills.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and effective crisis management.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity regarding individual and cultural diversity.
• Proficient computer skills, including Word, email, spell check and scan functions.
• Ability to read, write and speak English. Bilingual ability is a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries and/or complaints.
• Ability to interpret a variety of written and verbal instructions and to understand diagrams and schedules.
• Ability to exercise professional independent judgment in planning own work, formulating recommendations and making decisions.
• Ability to implement feedback/direction.
• Ability to travel regionally or statewide is a plus.
• Must possess valid Driver’s License and current automobile liability insurance.
• Must be able to drive to destinations within respective region.
• Must pass clearance from CYFD Criminal Records Check, Sex Offender Registry & NM Courts.com