Residential Care Specialist

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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

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.Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

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  Part-time

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  Health Care Provider
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