Independent Living Specialist - West Columbia, United States - Epworth Children's Home

    Epworth Children's Home
    Epworth Children's Home West Columbia, United States

    1 month ago

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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:
    Independent Living Specialists

    ensure staff

    supervision of

    clients living full time on campus or coming to campus for breaks.

    Must be able to attend required in-person trainings within two months of hire.


    Qualifications:


    Prefer bachelor's degree in human services field along with two (2) years' experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults.

    Required High School diploma/GED and significant life experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults (i.e., group residential counselor, church/youth experience, camp counselor, etc.)

    Embrace and model the principles of C.A.R.E.

    Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices in crisis intervention situations

    A driving record that reflects a commitment to safety and mature decision-making

    Must be able to pass standard background checks,


    including:
    drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry, and Sex Offenders Registry

    Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church

    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

    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

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