Family Care Specialist

Epworth Children's Home•Columbia, SC

17d

About The Position

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: The Family Care Specialist 's primary duty is the performance of activities that support mothers and their children in an environment that promotes recovery, development of healthy life habits, and active, positive parenting . Under regular supervision of the Program Manager, the Family Care Specialist assists clients and provides services as required by the MFCC, other agencies , and AOD counselors . Must be able to attend required in-person trainings within two months of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in human service field preferred
Two (2) year Associate Degree in Human Service field and two (2) years experience in working with children or adolescents, or
High school diploma or equivalent and significant life experience in working with children and adolescents ( i.e. group residential counselor, church/youth experience, camp counselor, etc.)
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
Must be able to attend required in-person trainings within two months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in human service field

Responsibilities

performance of activities that support mothers and their children
promote recovery
development of healthy life habits
active, positive parenting
assists clients and provides services as required by the MFCC, other agencies , and AOD counselors