| Name of Organization: | International Social Service, USA |
| Job Title: | Fee-for-Service, Contract Social Worker (Assessments) |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Part-time |
| Job Description: | ISS-USA is seeking Independent Social Work Contractors to perform assessment services with families of children in foster care. All work will be carried out in jurisdictions where the contractor is legally able to practice, within the United States. The Independent Social Work Contractor will act as a liaison between ISS-USA and prospective kinship families. The worker will receive education and service-specific guidance from ISS-USA. The social worker will: - Receive and follow up on referrals for home studies and other services on prospective kinship families within ISS timeframes - Evaluate prospective families and placements according to ISS guidelines and local requirements - Complete and submit written assessments within ISS timeframes - Collect necessary documentation and provide copies to ISS |
| Required Qualifications: | – Be appropriately credentialed and in good standing in the state. MSW preferred; Clinical license NOT required. – Hold, or be willing to obtain, liability insurance. - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to take and submit photos of family homes/communities - Reliable transportation method to and from client homes |
| Preferred Qualifications: | Have experience with at least 2 of the following: 1) Conducting home studies or detailed psychosocial assessments 2) Working with children and families 3) Working with international populations 4) Connecting families to local services in the community 5) Working in the field of child welfare, adoption, or foster care |
| Rate of Pay: | Contractor fee-for-service |
| How to Apply: | Submit resume to Elaine Weisman, Program and Training Manager at ISS-USA |
| Contact: | eweisman@iss-usa.org |
| Website: | https://www.iss-usa.org/about-us/careers/independent-licensed-social-workers/ |
