Foster Care & Adoptions 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 50,000 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!

•  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, adoptee’s 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 recertification’s 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.

•  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).

•  Bachelor’s 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 Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance
•  Ability to take and pass a physical exam, tuberculosis test, and drug screening