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

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Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

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Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job description Home Study Assessor (DC, MD Foster Care)
Location:
Washington, DC (Remote and local travel as needed)
Pay:
$700 per completed Home Study (SAFE format)
Contract Type:
1099 - Independent Contractor Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) is seeking an experienced, licensed professional to support our Foster Care Services program in Washington, DC and Maryland. This contract role will focus on completing home study updates to assist with the re-licensing of foster homes. Key Responsibilities Complete comprehensive SAFE home study updates for re-licensing purposes Submit written reports within 90 days of referral Maintain communication with LSSNCA staff regarding case status and concerns Support documentation collection for re-licensure as needed Follow confidentiality and quality assurance protocols Participate in occasional team meetings or trainings (virtually or in-person) Contractor Requirements Master's degree in Social Work or related field Active DC and/or MD licensure (LMSW, LGSW, or higher) SAFE Home Study training and 2+ years of experience required Strong writing skills and attention to detail Experience with culturally diverse populations and trauma-informed care Must carry professional liability insurance ($1M/$2M coverage) and provide proof upon request Background checks required in DC, MD Compensation $700 per completed home study (paid upon submission of final report and documentation) Flexible schedule with remote work capabilities Estimated travel: minimal (mostly local and on your own schedule) Keywords independent-contractors external-workforce state-local-municipal safer-act-secure-and-fair-enforcement-regulation-banking-act fashion-designers-collections credit-and-collections quality-assurance training-certification education-training training-and-development carried-interest professional-liability professional-liability-insurance background-investigations background-checks remote-working paycom