Home Study Writer

Company: Helping Hand Home for Children
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Our Organization Since its inception in 1893, Helping Hand Home for Children has been a leader in the field of child welfare and residential treatment. With a commitment to best practices and evidence-based services, our non-profit's mission is to provide a nurturing and therapeutic home for severely abused children to receive treatment before returning them to a family setting. Responsibilities Job description Position Assess prospective foster and adoptive families residing in the central Texas region to meet licensing and contract standards as well as HHH policies. $700 piece rate - per home study Requirements A cover letter and writing sample. Prior experience with performing family home studies in compliance with Texas Health and Human Services standards. One year of child placing experience under direct supervision of a person fully qualified as a Child Placement Management Staff is preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other Human Services Field. A valid driver’s license and good driving record. Reliable transportation with insurance that complies with HHH's insurance carrier requirements, as you will often be driving clients - and have a cell phone. Availability to conduct home studies on weekends and evenings. Possession of a laptop with Microsoft Word. Job Type: Contract Schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Work Location: In person

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