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Care Specialist
Location:
Columbia, SC
Description:
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. Epworth Children's Home is a nonprofit agency, with over 150 staff members with a diverse array of programming and opportunities for employment statewide. If you love working with children and families and you want a position that is not just a paycheck but a calling to transform lives, apply today! JOB 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; connect and build relationships with clients in residential programs; and assist with on/off campus activities as scheduled. Collaborate as a member of a team that exists to work on behalf of the best interests of each resident in its care. Respond professionally to training, documentation, and performance expectations set forth by direct supervisors and Epworth administrators. Provide primary supervision for residents while on duty based upon the development of authentic, caring relationships with each respective child or youth. Cooperate with all Epworth staff in order to enhance the mission and ministry as a whole. This would include role modeling, appropriate participation in campus activities, worship services, devotions, mission opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in human service field, or Two (2) years Associate Degree in Human Service field and two (2) years experience in working with children or adolescents. REQUIRED SKILLS: Significant life experience in working with children and adolescents (i.e. group residential counselor, church/youth experience, camp counselor, etc.) Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds to perform essential duties. 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. Demonstrated ability to use sound discretion and good 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. The mission of Epworth Children's Home 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. Epworth currently has Care Specialist opening in the boys and girls Residential Cottages as well as the Family Care Cottages. Full-time and part time shifts are available.
Company:
Epworth Children's Home
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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