What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Epworth?
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 Family Support Specialist is responsible for providing 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. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, marriage and family therapy or related human service field or a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related human service field. 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.