Residential Advisor

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.

Summary

Provide on-site support for adult clients living full time on campus or coming to campus for school breaks.

Primary Performance Objectives

• To provide support, guidance, and transportation of adult clients in a manner consistent with all Epworth training, policies and procedures.
• Provide a nurturing living environment consistent with the C.A.R.E. practice model, the mission of Epworth, and the respective client's plan of care
• Respond professionally to training, documentation, and performance expectations set forth by direct supervisors and Epworth leadership members
• Model the competence and character outcomes that are desired for clients, including practical skills for living and problem solving, social maturity, educational achievement, and integrity
• Job
• Task
• Summary:
• Ensure clients have all supplies needed for meals and daily living needs.
• Accompany clients to buy groceries and clothes and other needs not provided by regular supply process.
• Provide transportation to work and school as needed and as scheduled
• Assist Case Manager in ensuring clients are meeting established self-sufficiency goals
• Provide a safe, structured, clean environment in the center and on/off campus while serving as a role model and teacher
• Develop meaningful relationships with all clients
• Complete daily documentation on each client (i.e. progress notes, incident reports, etc.)
• Provide instruction in self-care and other developmentally appropriate life skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in human service field, or Two (2) year Associates Degree in Human Service field and two (2) years' experience working with adolescents or young adults. Significant life experience in working with adolescents and young adults (i.e. group residential counselor, church/youth experience, camp counselor, etc.). REQUIRED SKILLS: Must have a high level of personal integrity/honesty, reliability and initiative. Must have a current SC Driver's License with a clean 10-year driving record. Must be able to pass standard background checks and pre-employment drug test. This position requires overnight stays in the building with clients. 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.