Foster Care Intake Coordinator

Epworth Children's Home • Columbia, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all growth activities of the foster care program; including conducting foster home investigations utilizing the regulations established by the Department of Social Services and overseeing placement activities of foster children into the licensed foster homes. The Intake Coordinator will meet goals established for licensing foster parents monthly and placements of children into licensed foster homes through screening, logging and referring prospective foster family calls. Facilitate orientation and interview with prospective foster families. Process foster family applications within required time frames (references, SLED, CPS check, medicals, fingerprinting, inspections by Fire Marshal & Dept. of Health). Conduct licensing study for foster home applicants at the time of licensure and re-licensure for foster families within case load.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a Human Service field or a Bachelor's degree and one (1) year experience in working with clients in foster care
• Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience working with children and families, three (3) of which should be with children in foster care
• A minimum of one (1) year in a counseling or social worker capacity

Responsibilities

• Conducting foster home investigations utilizing the regulations established by the Department of Social Services
• Overseeing placement activities of foster children into the licensed foster homes
• Meeting goals established for licensing foster parents monthly
• Meeting goals for placements of children into licensed foster homes through screening, logging and referring prospective foster family calls
• Facilitating orientation and interview with prospective foster families
• Processing foster family applications within required time frames (references, SLED, CPS check, medicals, fingerprinting, inspections by Fire Marshal & Dept. of Health)
• Conducting licensing study for foster home applicants at the time of licensure and re-licensure for foster families within case load

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level