HOMEBUILDERS Community-Based Specialist

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 :

The Community-Based Specialist utilizes the Homebuilders Model to provide families with a

wide array of services to equip and supply family members with the necessary tools to

successfully prevent out of home placement or reunification services. Use the training and supervision guidance to implement an evidence-based model.

Teach by direct methods, generally including the following components : presentation of the skill, modeling, role-play, constructive feedback, coaching, praising and encouraging. Develop an understanding of systems that serve families including the legal, social services, health care, and school systems. Consults and advocates with other service providers when appropriate to help family members meet their goals.

Work with children, youth and families as a partner toward successful accomplishment of goals developed by the family to move them toward their version of success.

Qualifications :

Master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related

human service field.

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or

related human service field with at least 2 years of direct social service experience.

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

Bilingual preferred.

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.