Family Support Specialist

Epworth Children's Home • Columbia, SC

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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 Support Specialist is responsible for providing families with a wide array of services to equip and supply family members with the necessary tools to successfully prevent out of home placement or reunification services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, marriage and family therapy or related human service field or a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related human service field.
• 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

Responsibilities

• providing families with a wide array of services to equip and supply family members with the necessary tools to successfully prevent out of home placement or reunification services

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level