Foster Care Intake Coordinator

For more than 126 years, Epworth 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 all growth activities of the foster care program, including conducting foster home investigations utilizing the regulations established by the Department of Social Services and overseeing placement activities of foster children into the licensed foster homes.
• The Intake Coordinator will meet goals established for licensing foster parents monthly and placements of children into licensed foster homes through screening, logging, and referring prospective foster family calls.
• Facilitate orientation and interviews with prospective foster families.
• Process foster family applications within required time frames (references, SLED, CPS check, medicals, fingerprinting, inspections by Fire Marshal & Dept. of Health).
• Conduct licensing studies for foster home applicants at the time of licensure and re-licensure for foster families within caseload.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a Human Service field or a Bachelor's degree with one (1) year experience working with clients in foster care.
• Prefer a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with children and families, three (3) of which should be with children in foster care.
• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year in a counseling or social worker capacity.
• Has a belief system and engages in faith practices compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.

What Epworth 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 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.