Group Home House Parent 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:

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.

What comes with being a House Parent at Epworth?

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

Qualifications:

  • 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

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.

Job Tags

Local area, Outdoor,

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