House Parent

Epworth Children's Home•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

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: 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; rotate among cottages as needed; and assist with on/off campus activities as scheduled. Must be able to attend required in-person trainings within two months of hire. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in human service field preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent with significant life experience in working with children and adolescents (i.e. group residential counselor, church/youth experience, camp counselor, etc.)
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.
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

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
Rotate among cottages as needed
Assist with on/off campus activities as scheduled

Benefits

Competitive pay
Pastoral Care and Onsite Worship Center
Onsite Catering
Onsite gym and recreation centers
Located in the highly sought-after Historic Shandon neighborhood, walking distance from local shops and restaurants
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
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
A unique work schedule of 7 days on living on campus, 7 days off campus, providing 26 weeks off per year.
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program