Date Posted: March 25, 2021
Deadline: March 22, 2021
Organization: Connie Maxell Children's Ministries
Location: Greenwood
City: Greenwood
Website: View Website
Job Type: Full Time
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
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
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.