Home Study Specialist

## Description

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| **Delta Mission and Values** | | | |

| **FAMILY SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT:** To serve the needs of children to grow, learn, and mature in a safe and loving environment. Delta is dedicated to strengthening and preserving loving relationships in the life of a child which are found in a strong, supportive family context. Our services are characterized by creative and flexible supports for children and families. **Values****:** Customer Focus, Performance Excellence, Learning and Growth | | | |

| **Position Summary** | | | |

| Promotes the continued operation of Delta Family Services’ Division by ensuring that new resource families are initially certified and licensed in order to have placements in their home. Responsible for working with applicants and kinship parents to ensure the completion of all the paperwork, training, clearances, interviews and home assessments in order to be licensed. Staying within the requirements as defined by the PA Department of Human Services and the County Children and Youth Agencies services performance standards, as well as agency guidelines. Advances Delta’s Mission and Values **Reports to**: Supervisor | | | |

| **Principal Duties and Responsibilities** | | | |

| To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Contact the applicant or kinship parent within 48 hours of assignment 2. Complete an initial home safety assessment within 72 hours for emergency kinship referrals 3. Complete an initial home assessment for applicants within a month of assignment and a final home safety assessment at the completion of the certification process 4. Provide applicants and kinship parents with all home study documents and interview questions 5. Answer questions regarding the certification process 6. Ensure the completion of documents and submit to supervisor 7. Assist in obtaining necessary application process items 8. Encourage applicants and kinship parents to attend, participate and complete pre-service training 9. Keep in contact with applicants through phone and written communications 10. Complete the home study interview with the applicant or kinship family. 11. Compile all information from paperwork and interview to complete the home study 12. Responsible for keeping certification team updated on where the family is at during the certification process 13. Provide recommendations on the type of placements that should be placed in the home 14. Ensure Emergency Kinship Referrals are completed within the state guidelines of 60 days 15. Attend and contribute to monthly Certification Team meetings 16. Maximize the development and capacity of staff to advance the mission and values of Delta 17. Ensure the full capacity of programmatic resources 18. Demonstrates ethical and professional conduct at all times 19. Promotes continuous quality improvement projects and ongoing performance measures 20. Promote and address Delta’s Risk Management Program for the health and safety of individuals and employees 21. Promotes and supports best practices that are trauma informed, non-discriminatory and evidenced based 22. Perform such other duties that may be assigned for providing excellent customer service and for the most effective operation of the company | | | |

| **Essential Functions** | | | |

| 1. Ability to read, write and speak English; perform arithmetical calculations 2. Ability to use excellent oral and written communications skills. 3. Ability to use telephone, voice mail, copier, facsimile machine, computer and calculator. 4. Ability to prioritize responsibilities. 5. Ability work effectively with people. 6. Ability to operate vehicles with a valid driver’s license in accordance with applicable state laws, insurance provider requirements and company policies and procedures. | | | |

## Qualifications

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| **Position Qualifications** | | | |

| - Bachelors required. Prefer some experience with knowledge of Foster Care System, CUA, PA DHS and DHS regulations. | | | |