Intake Care Specialist

Epworth Children's Home, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans

403(b) with company match

Ample vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer/mission leave

Employee Assistance Program

PSLF eligible employer

Credit Union

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in South Carolina seeks individuals to provide a nurturing group living experience for children. Candidates should possess qualifications in human services and have experience with youth. Responsibilities include supervising residents, collaborating with a childcare team, and engaging in activities. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, life insurance, and opportunities for career advancement. Full-time and part-time shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human service field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent with experience with children required.
• Must be able to pass background checks and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Model desired outcomes for children, focusing on skills and social maturity.
• Collaborate with the child care team for resident well-being.
• Supervise residents and build authentic relationships.

Skills

Experience with children and adolescents

Ability to engage in faith practices

Planning and activity participation

Driving a minibus

Ability to work outdoors

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human service field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., group residential counselor, church/youth experience, camp counselor).
• 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

Note: Full-time and part-time shifts are available.