Family Care Specialist

Epworth; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Company paid life insurance

Ample vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Career opportunities across SC

Job summary

A community service organization in South Carolina is seeking a Family Care Specialist to support mothers and children in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include assisting clients in developing healthy life habits and positive parenting skills, under supervision. Candidates should have educational qualifications in human services and experience working with youth. Benefits include medical plans, life insurance, 403(b) contributions, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human service field preferred.
• Experience working with children or adolescents for at least two years.
• Ability to pass standard background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support mothers and children promoting recovery and positive parenting.
• Assist clients under the supervision of the Program Manager.

Skills

Discretion and judgment in decision-making

Experience working with children and adolescents

Engagement in faith practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human service field

Two year Associate Degree in Human Service field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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

The Family Care Specialist's primary duty is the performance of activities that support mothers and their children in an environment that promotes recovery, development of healthy life habits, and active, positive parenting. Under regular supervision of the Program Manager, the Family Care Specialist assists clients and provides services as required by the MFCC, other agencies, and AOD counselors.

Must be able to attend required in-person trainings within two months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human service field preferred
• Two (2) year Associate Degree in Human Service field and two (2) years experience in working with children or adolescents, or
• High school diploma or equivalent and significant life experience in working with children and adolescents (i.e. group residential counselor, church/youth experience, camp counselor, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to use sound discretion and judgment in developing and implementing decisions
• 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!

This position has shifts available. Schedule is 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

The mission of Epworth Children's Home is to serve children, youth and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.