Cottage Coordinator

Epworth Children's Home, Inc.

Forest Acres (SC)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Company paid life insurance

403(b) with company match

Ample vacation and sick leave

Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Job summary

Epworth Children's Home, Inc. in Forest Acres, South Carolina is seeking a Cottage Coordinator to create a caring, safe, Christian community within a residential setting. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a Human Service field or relevant experience. Benefits include excellent medical plans, paid life insurance, and career opportunities within the state of SC.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or an Associate's with one year of childcare experience.
Two years experience as a caregiver in a similar agency.
Ability to implement the C.A.R.E. principles effectively.

Responsibilities

Oversee cottage operation compliance with regulations.
Train and supervise direct care staff.
Ensure safe and effective cottage unit operations.

Skills

Sound discretion and good judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Human Service field

Associate's degree and one year of experience in child care

Job description

Summary

The Cottage Coordinator is responsible for creating a caring, safe, Christian community within the residential setting utilizing the C.A.R.E. principles and practice model. The Cottage Coordinator will also provide guidance/supervision to the direct care staff in order to ensure that the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each resident are met.

Required Skills

Demonstrated ability to use sound discretion and good judgment in developing and implementing decisions.

Primary Performance Objectives

Oversees all aspects of the cottage operation and maintains cottage compliance in all areas of internal and external regulations and procedures.
Reviews and approves all documentation completed by the direct care staff.
To create a milieu within the residence that reflects thorough understanding and application of the six C.A.R.E. principles to the physical, spiritual, and emotional environment, and to the interactions among staff and clients
To train, teach, supervise, and evaluate the direct care staff within the C.A.R.E. framework and within the mission, policies and procedures adopted by Epworth and required by the State of South Carolina
To consistently model the C.A.R.E. principles and practices with clients and their families, staff, and the public in all settings where the ministry of Epworth is represented
To participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care for each respective client, and to collaborate effectively with other Epworth staff as a team member serving in the best interests of each client
To ensure the safe, effective operation of the respective cottage unit, including meeting Epworth and state standards for documentation, supervision, medication administration, safety, cleanliness, and inspection-readiness. Ensure staff coverage of cottage in order to meet the required ratio requirements.
To consistently model professional behavior toward supervision, other staff and providers, the mission and ministry of Epworth, and continued development as a childcare leader/supervisor/provider

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a Human Service field or an Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience in a child care setting. Two (2) years of experience as a caregiver at Epworth or other similar agency.

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