Intake Care Specialist

Epworth Children's Home•Columbia, SC

21d

About The Position

Epworth Children's Home is seeking an Intake Care Specialist to provide a nurturing group-living experience for clients in residential placement, consistent with the C.A.R.E. practice model and Epworth's mission. The specialist rotates among cottages according to the activity calendar and each cottage's support needs, and assists with on- and off-campus activities as scheduled. The role provides primary supervision for clients while on duty and helps maintain a safe, structured, and supervised environment. The specialist serves as a role model and teacher, builds caring relationships with clients, and supports cottage staff with daily care, activities, and resident needs. Full-time and part-time shifts are available.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to use sound discretion and judgment in developing and implementing decisions.
A belief system and faith practices compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.
Ability to pass standard background checks, including a drug screen, employment physical, SLED check, DSS Central Registry check, and Sex Offenders Registry check.
Meet one of the following education or experience pathways: a bachelor's degree in a human service field; a two-year associate degree in a human service field and two years of experience working with children or adolescents; or significant life experience working with children and adolescents.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a welcoming demeanor that is non-threatening to children.
Ability to learn and practice teamwork; patience and compassion.
Understanding of and respect for confidentiality.
A positive and calm presence in all situations.
Ability to be outdoors in cold or hot weather for recreational purposes with children.
Ability to stand, twist, bend, climb stairs, lift, and stoop in the normal course of caring for children and youth.
Ability to plan and participate in activities and drive a minibus.

Responsibilities

Provide support to designated cottages, rotating among cottages based on the activity calendar and each cottage's support needs.
Apply the C.A.R.E. practice model, Epworth policies and procedures, and state regulations to client care, cottage life, activities, and interactions.
Provide primary supervision for clients while on duty.
Maintain a safe, structured, supervised environment in the cottage and on- or off-campus, serving as a role model and teacher.
Develop meaningful, caring, and authentic relationships with clients.
Plan and participate in leisure-time activities and assist with supervision of recreational activities on and off campus.
Assist cottage staff with meal preparation, medication administration, building cleaning and upkeep, life-skills groups, behavior support, and crisis management.
Attend Bible Study with clients while on duty.
Attend required training and maintain 15 training hours per year.
Follow the direction and guidance of the immediate supervisor.
Participate as appropriate in the PQI process when assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
Company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, and group life insurance.
403(b) plan with company match.
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 South Carolina.