Date Posted: April 1, 2021

Deadline: April 30, 2021

Organization: Connie Maxell Children's Ministries

Location: Greenwood

City: Greenwood

Website: View Website

Job Type: Full Time

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Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma is required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred
  • Minimum of three years of experience in child welfare is required
  • Ability to lead and to work effectively with others
  • Ability to implement necessary programs and projects
  • Ability to set and work within personal and professional boundaries
  • Ability to facilitate and monitor work performance
  • Crisis intervention knowledge/skills
  • Employment process skills
  • Training knowledge/skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of those community resources which may be beneficial to the clients and their families
  • Knowledge of and ability to work with community sources
  • Knowledge of the residential group care field and related services
  • Knowledge of developmental tasks and the traumatic effects of separation
  • Knowledge of cost management
  • Valid driver's license with insurability is required

Personal Characteristics Needed:

  • Christian character expressed in a commitment to serve as a positive role model
  • A sense of mission and passion in serving children and families
  • Emotional competence
  • Willing to listen to others and support ideas and/or suggestions for changes
  • Is dependable, accessible, available, and adaptable
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions
  • Stable in personal and family life
  • Works harmoniously and effectively with others. Does not show favoritism
  • Energetic and enthusiastic in work
  • Functions well under stress
  • Takes initiative and able to make decisions
Job Description:

Primary Purpose: To work closely in a collaborative team environment to implement the service delivery for each participant and their family, by coordinating all the services a participant may need, beginning with intake.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Functions as a team member in interviews, development and implementation of the Plan of Service, ongoing reviews, case coordination, and management of daily service delivery
  • In conjunction with the team, conducts a Needs Assessment at intake and at end of 90 days
  • Prepares clients and assists in contacting needed community resources such as food stamps, applying for Medicaid, assisting with enrolling children in school/daycare programs
  • Develops and maintains a RESOURCE reference guide
  • Submits Request for Funds vouchers to be signed as need occurs for clients
  • Effectively supervises client volunteer work and documents hours worked
  • Participate in team individual meetings with director and staff
  • Participates in developing and following through with Individual Crisis Management Plans designed for clients
  • Maintains documentation per program standards and participates in staff training opportunities offered on campus.
  • Successfully completes required training and demonstrates skills in Fire Safety, First Aid and CPR training, C.A.R.E (Children and Residential Experiences) and T.C.I. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training
  • Submits requests for training offered by conferences and other organizations relevant to the job description and/or program
  • Interact daily with client families taking note of any special need, behavior, or emotional upset to Case Management Coordinator that may need to be addressed in counseling
  • Encourage and demonstrate daily life skills with families; including parenting and job readiness skills
  • Updates daily logs and reports for needed supplies, repairs, or damages to facility, grounds, or furnishings
  • Assists the team in decorating the cottage for Christmas
  • Program-related transportation for clients that may occur when Transport Support staff not available
  • Manages cottage household, supporting and monitoring cottage rules, schedule and chores
  • In conjunction with the Support Specialist, assist clients with menus, recipes, and meal preparation
  • Follows approved guidelines for making cottage purchases
  • Achieve yearly "Gold Star" list
  • Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
  • Have fun, reach your ultimate potential, and create an eternal impact and legacy for children and families in Jesus' name
Schedule:
Program(s):
Human Services
Application Process:
Apply on company website.
Employer Address:

810 Maxwell Ave
Greenwood, SC 29646
United States

Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.