Intake Care Specialist - Floater

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.
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• 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.
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• Provide primary supervision for residents while on duty based upon the development of authentic, caring relationships with each respective child or youth.

Job Task Summary

• Provide a safe, structured, supervised environment in the cottage and on/off campus while serving as a role model and teacher
• Develop meaningful, caring, and authentic relationships with all clients in the cottage
• Plan and participate in leisure time activities with clients, and assist in supervision of recreational activities on and off campus
• Assist the cottage staff with: Meal preparation, medication administration, building cleaning and building upkeep, life skills groups, behavior support, and crisis management
• Attend Bible Study with clients while on duty
• Attend required trainings and maintain 15 training hours per year
• Follow direction and guidance of immediate supervisor.

• Participate as appropriate in the PQI process as assigned
• The above list is not all-inclusive. Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

• 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
• Bachelor's Degree in human service field, or
• Two (2) year Associate Degree in Human Service field and two (2) years experience in working with children or adolescents, or
• 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.

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!