What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Parent position at Epworth Children's Home?
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.
What comes with being a House Parent at Epworth?
Competitive pay
Pastoral Care and Onsite Worship Center
Onsite Catering
Onsite gym and recreation centers
Located in the highly sought-after Historic Shandon neighborhood, walking distance from local shops and restaurants
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
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
A unique work schedule of 7 days on living on campus, 7 days off campus, providing 26 weeks off per year.
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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
Epworth's mission 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.