YOUR JOB

As a Home Study Assessor, you’ll play a vital role in helping children move toward safe, stable, and permanent homes. In this field-based role, you’ll conduct comprehensive home studies and assessments that determine a family’s readiness to foster or adopt. Your work ensures families are prepared, supported, and aligned with child welfare standards, directly impacting the permanent outcomes for children.

Location-Dallas, Texas

WHO WE ARE

Founded in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania in 1967, The Bair Foundation is a Christian non-profit ministry serving children and families. We have provided quality care and services to children, youth, and families through a myriad of effective community-based services. Today, The Bair Foundation provides services in multiple states across the country. Our programs are child-centered, family-focused, strength-based, and culturally competent, making a meaningful and lasting impact on the children and families we serve. We strive to touch lives and create a better future.

WHAT YOU’LL DO TO MAKE AN IMPACT

Conduct in-depth home studies and assessments in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements
Interview prospective families and complete home visits to evaluate safety, stability, and readiness to care for children
Prepare clear, accurate, and timely written home study reports that support certification and permanency decisions
Guide and educate families throughout the home study process with professionalism, clarity, and compassion
Collaborate with agency staff and leadership to ensure assessments meet quality and compliance expectations
Maintain organized documentation and meet established timelines for assigned home studies
Represent the agency’s mission, values, and commitment to children in every interaction

WHAT YOU BRING (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field preferred
Experience working with children, families, or social service systems preferred
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, and vehicle registration

WHAT PUTS YOU AHEAD

Prior experience completing foster care or adoption home studies
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 compensation structure
Paid training and orientation
Support from a collaborative, mission-driven team
Meaningful work that directly supports permanency for children

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