Independent Living Specialist Job at Epworth Children's Home, Columbia, SC

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  • Epworth Children's Home
  • Columbia, SC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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:

Independent Living Specialists ensure staff supervision of clients living full time on campus or coming to campus for breaks.

Must be able to attend required in-person trainings within two months of hire.

Unique work schedule that allows for 12 1/2 days off per month.

Qualifications:

Prefer bachelor's degree in human services field along with two (2) years' experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults.

Required High School diploma/GED and significant life experience in working with children, adolescents and young adults (i.e., group residential counselor, church/youth experience, camp counselor, etc.)

  • Embrace and model the principles of C.A.R.E.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply best practices in crisis intervention situations
  • A driving record that reflects a commitment to safety and mature decision-making
  • Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry, and Sex Offenders Registry
  • Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church

What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees:

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!

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

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