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Independent Contractor, Home Study Assessor (DC, MD Foster Care)

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
United StatescontractVerifiedPosted 6 Jun 2025

About 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 Services

Description

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

  • Master’s degree and DC/MD licensure (LMSW, LGSW, or higher)

  • SAFE training and 2+ years of child welfare experience (preferred)

  • Excellent documentation and communication skills

  • Cultural competence and trauma-informed mindset

  • Professional liability insurance ($1M/$2M required)

📦 Scene 5: The Deliverables

  • Home study updates completed and submitted within 90 days of referral

  • Support in gathering documentation for re-licensing

  • Optional attendance at virtual team meetings or trainings

  • Clear, detailed, and professional reports every time

🚗 Scene 6: The Flexibility

  • Work from home

  • Choose your hours

  • 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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