For more than 126 years, Epworth Children's Home has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care and across the state of South Carolina.
Position Summary:
Provide a nurturing group living experience consistent with the C.A.R.E. practice model for children in residential placement, the mission of Epworth, and the respective client's plan of care; rotate among cottages as needed; and assist with on/off campus activities as scheduled.
Must be able to attend required in-person trainings within two months of hire.
- Model the competence and character outcomes that are desired for residents, including practical skills for living and problem solving, social maturity, educational achievement, and integrity.
- Collaborate as a member of a child care team that exists to work on behalf of the best interests of each resident in its care.
- Provide primary supervision for residents while on duty based upon the development of authentic, caring relationships with each respective child or youth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in human service field preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent with significant life experience in working with children and adolescents (i.e. group residential counselor, church/youth experience, camp counselor, etc.).
- Ability to be outdoors in cold/or heat for recreational purposes with the children.
- Ability to stand, twist, bend, climb stairs, lift, and stoop in the normal course of care of the children/youth.
- Must be able to plan and participate in activities and drive a minibus.
- Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.
- Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry.
What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees:
- Rewarding Client Focused work environment.
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life.
- 403(b) with company match.
- Ample vacation and sick leave.
- Mission/Volunteer leave.
- Credit Union.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!
Full-time and part time shifts are available.
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