Independent Contractor, Home Study Assessor (DC, MD Foster Care)
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital AreaAbout the role
Job Details
Level ExperiencedJob Location Greenbelt, MD - Greenbelt, MDSecondary Job Location(s) Home Office (Headquarters) - DC - Washington, DCPosition Type ContractorEducation Level Master's of Social Work RequiredTravel Percentage 50 - 75%Job Shift DayJob Category Nonprofit - Social ServicesDescription
Home Study Contractor (Independent) – DC and MD Foster Care 🌟
🎯 Scene 1: The Mission
Imagine helping ensure children in Washington, DC and MD have safe and loving foster homes.
As a Home Study Contractor, your professional skills directly support the licensing and stability of foster families in our community. Your work matters.
📋 Scene 2: The Role
You're not clocking in—you're contributing.
You're an experienced social worker or therapist, independently completing SAFE-format home study updates for re-licensure of foster homes.
You manage your own schedule, and each finished report earns you $700.
📞 Scene 3: The Connection
You're in regular contact with our Foster Care team—reporting progress, flagging concerns, and ensuring families stay on track to re-license.
You’re a trusted part of our extended team, even as you work on your own time.
Qualifications
🛠️ Scene 4: The Tools You Bring
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Master’s degree and DC/MD licensure (LMSW, LGSW, or higher)
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SAFE training and 2+ years of child welfare experience (preferred)
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Excellent documentation and communication skills
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Cultural competence and trauma-informed mindset
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Professional liability insurance ($1M/$2M required)
📦 Scene 5: The Deliverables
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Home study updates completed and submitted within 90 days of referral
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Support in gathering documentation for re-licensing
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Optional attendance at virtual team meetings or trainings
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Clear, detailed, and professional reports every time
🚗 Scene 6: The Flexibility
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Work from home
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Choose your hours
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Travel only when needed (mostly local)
📨 Final Scene: Take Action
Are you a skilled professional looking to make a difference—on your terms?
Send your resume, licensure proof, and SAFE certification
Join us in supporting foster families—one home study at a time.
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