Senior Director of Foster Care

Epworth - Columbia, SC

Hiring: Senior Director of Foster Care Company: Epworth Location: Columbia, SC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:09:27 Target Skills & Keywords : Credentialing, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •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. •1 year of hire. Required Skills: •Supervises Directors of foster care programs within region that is assigned. •Conduct bi-monthly visits to Epworth's outpost offices to engage with staff, gather feedback, review PQI goals and identify opportunities for improvement. •Demonstrates the ability to learn and to practice teamwork; patient and compassionate •Understands and respects the necessity for confidentiality •Positive and calm presence in all situations •Organized with an attention to detail •Excellent communication skills in written and verbal form •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. Qualifications: •Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling •Five years experience working with children in the child welfare system. •Prior experience working with a child placing agency is highly desired. •Must be proficient with various software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic communication. Know or have the ability to quickly learn any database system required •Must become a certified Together Facing the Challenge trainer within 1 year of hire. •Must be able to pass standard background checks, including: drug screen, employment physical, SLED, DSS Central Registry and Sex Offenders Registry •Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!