Residential Advisor - Epworth Children's Home
Columbia, SC
About the Job
JOB TITLE: Residential Advisor
LOCATION: Transitional Independent Living, Trenholm Campus
Epworth seeks a qualified individual who will provide support for young adult clients living full time in dorm style living on campus. The Residential Advisor will provide support, guidance, and supplemental transportation of adult clients. The Residential Advisor will 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. The Residential Advisor will provide a safe, clean environment in the center while serving as a role model and teacher.
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.