Epworth Children's Home·Summerville, South Carolina
Responsible for the growth of the foster care program by conducting home investigations and overseeing the placement of children into licensed homes. This includes screening prospective families, processing applications, and facilitating orientations.
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.
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 interview 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 study for foster home applicants at the time of licensure and re-licensure for foster families within case load.
Master's degree in a Human Service field or a Bachelor's degree and one (1) year experience in 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 that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church. 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.
Requires a Master's degree in a Human Service field or a Bachelor's degree with one year of foster care experience. Preference is given to candidates with four years of experience with children and families and a compatible faith belief system.
Market context
In South Carolina, Foster Care Intake Coordinator roles tend to attract candidates with child welfare and family-services experience, especially when agencies need staff who can assess referrals and move cases quickly. This role is competitive because employers often look for a master’s in a human service field or a bachelor’s plus foster care experience, with preference for deeper work with children and families and a compatible faith belief system. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show intake, assessment, and family-support experience.