Intake Family Advocate - Kinship Care 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:

Responsible for the information and referral portion of the Kinship Navigator model through a help line, directing to community resources, providing basic referrals, assisting with emergency resources, and providing information on all Foster Kinship services. In addition, provide intentional one-on-one emotional support during the intake call.

Qualifications:

  • BSW or BA/BS in related human services field is preferred but candidates with an Associate's degree plus an extra one (1) years' experience in a related field or candidates with a High School diploma with a minimum of three (3) years' extra experience in related field.
  • At least one (1) years' experience with families and knowledgeable about community resources and services. Experience in advocacy work in behalf of children and families preferred.
  • 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.

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.

Job Tags

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