Since 1935, Crosswell Home for Children has provided a safe and nurturing Christian community to children throughout South Carolina who are unable to live with their families for various reasons. Our children attend local public schools off campus and are involved in church and a variety of extracurricular activities.

Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday, 3pm-11pm

We are currently looking for a dedicated, compassionate individual who have a passion and desire to work with children, with a mission and commitment to serve. Our 28-acre gated smoke-free campus has three cottages that provide care in a home setting for up to 30 children, ranging in age from newborn to 21.

Job Summary: The Cottage Parent is responsible for the day-to-day guidance, care, nurturing, and supervision of up to 10 children living in a cottage setting. The Cottage Parent should be available to children at all times in order to help meet the spiritual, emotional, physical, social, and educational needs of the children in their care. The Cottage Parent will be met with a variety of challenges on a daily basis; the ability to think and act decisively is a must. Duties include direct supervision, crisis management, daily living support, pro social skill development, recreational activities, behavioral intervention, family interaction, child advocacy and participation in assessment and service planning.

Requirements:

• 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or its equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field is preferred
• One (1) year of childcare experience; Residential care preferred.
• Able to pass standard background checks including: Monitored Drug Screen, FBI fingerprinting, Employment physical, SLED, DSS Registry, and Sex Offenders Registry.
• SC Driver’s license with clean driving record and at least 5 years driving experience.

*In-person interviews are required prior to job offer

Core Competencies:

1. Development of healthy relationships

2. Protecting children from maltreatment

3. Effective communication

4. Help children maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and meet other physical needs

5. Fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all

6. Knowledge of age group and population served and provide developmentally appropriate experiences

7. Values maintaining family connections and attachments during placement

8. Ability to work in a team environment

9. Crisis intervention and management

10. Model Christian character and morality for children

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you 21 years of age or older?
• Please detail any experience you have working with children and youth, not listed on your resume, including experience with teenagers, especially girls.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License, clean driving record, 5 yrs experience? (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sumter, SC 29150: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person