Residential House Parent & Youth Mentor

Epworth Children & Family Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pastoral care

Onsite worship

Onsite catering

Onsite gym

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

403(b) match

Credit union

Employee assistance

7 on / 7 off schedule

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Epworth Children's Home seeks a caring House Parent to provide a safe, structured, on-campus home environment for children in residential placement. You will model caregiving, supervise daily routines, and build authentic, supportive relationships as part of the CARE practice model.

Responsibilities include coordinating transportation, meals, homework support, and on/off campus activities, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support each client's plan of care and growth within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human service preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent with life experience with youth.
• Ability to be outdoors in varying weather.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift and climb stairs during care.
• Willingness to drive a minibus.
• Faith practices aligned with United Methodist Church.
• Able to pass background checks and trainings.
• Attend required trainings within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with Epworth staff to advance the mission and ministry.
• Role model participation in campus activities, worship, devotions, mission opportunities and Sunday School.
• Provide a safe, structured, supervised home environment while serving as parent and teacher.
• Develop meaningful relationships with clients and supervise daily routines.
• Complete daily documentation and assist with homework and tutoring.
• Provide life skills instruction and monitor activities, meals, and transport.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Driver's license / minibus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human service

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Minibus driving

Job description

Epworth Children's Home seeks a caring House Parent to provide a safe, structured, on-campus home environment for children in residential placement. You will model caregiving, supervise daily routines, and build authentic, supportive relationships as part of the CARE practice model.

Responsibilities include coordinating transportation, meals, homework support, and on/off campus activities, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support each client's plan of care and growth within