Agency Culture

Unification around the agency's mission and vision through decentralized management, operational accountability, recognition of every employee and clear communication while upholding high ethical standards.

Interested?

If you are up to the challenge of a career in child welfare, you could make a great difference in the life of a young person in our community. Growing Home Southeast offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.

In addition to full-time employment, we also offer temporary and part-time positions, depending on the needs of the Agency.

Training
We provide a comprehensive training and orientation program, including on-the-job training. In addition we provide an in-house training calendar that is developed yearly, and opportunities to attend external training and development courses. We support the ongoing development of our staff by offering financial support to those who wish to attain additional related skills and broaden their career options.

Open Positions

Position:  Part-Time Home Based Counselor

Department:  Lowcountry and surrounding areas

Basic Function:  The Counselor is responsible for providing home-based counseling and case management services to families who are planning for the return of their child/children from out of home care or are in need of assistance and counseling in preserving the current family, i.e. preventing the need for out of home placement for their child/children.

Scope:  The Counselor is responsible for developing a plan with the family which sets goals and provides services related to their social network needs, therapeutic or counseling services, parenting skill development, visitation plans, connection to community resources, etc.  Counselors apply psychological and social work principles, methods, and therapeutic techniques to individuals, family groups and couples with the goal of helping clients resolve intra- personal and interpersonal conflicts.   If clients consent, counselors may consult with or report to other entities about diagnosis, assessments, treatment goals and progress and refer clients or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.

Credentials: Counselors should have Bachelors degree in a human services field with a minimum of three years experience working with at-risk youth and families, licensure preferred. Extensive knowledge of child welfare issues and crisis intervention experience essential to the applicant performing his/her job as well as the ability to work with a diversity of clients/families who are experiencing high levels of stress.  Counselors must demonstrate an ability to work independently, possess effective organizational and time management skills, and demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.  Counselors must be able to function under various amounts of stress and must have the self-knowledge to assure proper self-care and wellness.  Counselors must possess a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, be willing to work irregular hours, and be eligible for licensure by the SC Licensing Board.

Rate of pay:  Hourly

Please send your resume and cover letter to Human Resources:

440 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, SC 29033

Fax: (803) 739-0301