- Contact Human Resources
Phone: 334-875-7283
Join the United Methodist Children's Home Team
The United Methodist Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, gender, age, color, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Below are our current job listings and an application for downloading. Visit this page often to find the right opportunity for you.
- To Apply...
- Employment Application
- Applicant Data Record
- Internship Application
- Social Worker
- Staff Assistant - Ministry Headquarters
- Case Worker
- Behavior Specialist Positions
- Child Care & Youth Care Worker Positions
- To Apply...
We will gladly accept a resume and cover letter and/or employment application if the job title and location of the position(s) being applied for is stated. Credentials that do not include this information will not be accepted. We will keep this information on file for one year. If you wish to apply for an additional or newly open position and have active information on file, please contact the Human Resources Department at 334-875-7283.
To apply by cover letter and resume, send them via one of the following:
E-mail (preferred): hrdept@umch.net
US Mail: Director of Human Resources / United Methodist Children’s Home / PO Box 830 / Selma, AL 36702-0830
Facsimile: 334-872-8817
In addition to or separate from a cover letter and resume, all applicants must complete an employment application. Click on the link below to download an Employment Application.
An employment application that states 'see resume' is not complete and will not be accepted.
All offers of employment are contingent on a satisfactory background check that includes checks of employment and personal references, criminal history check, driving record, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry (Alabama) or Affidavit of Good Moral Character (Florida), and passing a pre-employment physical examination that includes a TB skin test and drug screen. Proof of education and automobile insurance is required.
- Employment Application
Click the link to download an employment application (PDF).
- Applicant Data Record
Click to download Applicant Data Record (PDF).
- Internship Application
Click to download application for Internship (PDF)
- Social Worker
Full-time - Southwest Therapeutic Foster Care - Andalusia, AL (Salaried)
Job Summary: The Therapeutic Foster Care Social Worker works closely with foster care children and
parents to provide a variety of services. Services may include, but are not limited to
providing support to foster parents and children through relationship building, sharing of
information, and family goal setting. The Case Worker will also provide assistance in
planning on-going basic living skills training and problem solving during home visits.
This position requires working odd hours and being on-call for family emergencies. The
Case Worker travels extensively over a multi-county delivery area. Counties currently
being served are: Covington, Geneva, Escambia, Butler, Conecuh, Crenshaw, and
Coffee.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university
required. LBSW required within twelve (12) months of hire. Experience working with
children, families and/or youth preferred. Must be able to travel extensively over a multicounty
delivery area, work odd hours and be on-call as family emergencies arise.
Proficiency in computer use and understanding basic word processing and spreadsheet
software required. Valid driver’s license from state of residence, reliable transportation
and proof of automobile insurance required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to
communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, using the English language required.
- Staff Assistant - Ministry Headquarters
Full-time
Job Summary: The Staff Assistant works closely with the Chief Operating Office and Director of Human Resources to provide a wide range of standard secretarial and office support functions. This may include, but is not limited to tabulating statistical information, typing request for proposals (RFPs), preparing power point presentations and information processing of moderately complex financial/accounting tasks. The Staff Assistant is responsible for ensuring the accurate filing of all documents, reports and correspondence. This person may be responsible for greeting and directing visitors, scheduling meetings, and the collection and distribution of incoming mail.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of paid secretarial or computer related work required. Strong computer skills and experience using spreadsheet software required. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task required. Associate’s Degree preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using the English language required. Valid driver’s license issued from state of residence, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance required.
- Case Worker
Full-time - Northwest Therapeutic Foster Care - Jasper, AL (Salaried)
Job Summary: The Therapeutic Foster Care Case Worker works closely with foster care children and parents to provide a variety of services. Services may include, but are not limited to providing support to foster parents and children through relationship building, sharing of information, and family goal setting. The Case Worker will also provide assistance in
planning on-going basic living skills training and problem solving during home visits. This position requires working odd hours and being on-call for family emergencies. The Case Worker travels extensively over a multi-county delivery area. Counties currently being served are: Blount, Cullman, Walker, Winston, Marion, Lamar, Fayette and Tuscaloosa.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university required. LBSW preferred. Experience working with children, families and/or youth preferred. Must be able to travel extensively over a multi-county delivery area, work odd hours and be on-call as family emergencies arise. Proficiency in computer use and understanding basic word processing and spreadsheet software required. Valid driver’s
license from state of residence, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, using the English language required.
- Behavior Specialist Positions
Full-time and/or Part-time (Hourly)
A full-time, daytime specialist is needed at each of the following locations:
* None at this time
A full-time, awake night staff is needed at each of the following locations:
* none at this time
A 24-hour/day specialist (days-on/days-off schedule varies) is needed at each of the following locations:
* none at this time
A part-time Behavior Specialist is needed at each of the following locations:
* none at this time
We continually accept applications/résumés for Behavior Specialists to work on a relief (on-call) basis for all of our group home locations.
* Headland, AL (Dothan area) - The Settlement
* Tuscaloosa, AL - Tuscaloosa Group Home
Job Summary: The Behavior Specialist works closely with the Group Home Supervisor to provide nurturing, direct care and supervision of children in a moderate level group home facility. This will include parenting, managing and guiding children physically, spiritually, educationally, socially and emotionally. This person is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of daily activity logs, medication check sheets, and Medicaid Reimbursement Forms. This person may assist with the distribution of weekly allowance monies and assist children as needed with homework assignments. The Behavior Specialist will transport and supervise children during activities such as shopping, doctor appointments, church visits, field trips and other activities related to their growth and development.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (GED Certificate) required. One year of paid experience working with youth and/or families in a therapeutic environment required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Previous experience working with special needs children preferred. Physical health that is adequate to participate, when appropriate, in children’s activities is required. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age. Valid driver’s license from state of residence required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using the English language required.
Job Summary specifically for the Transitional Living Program:
The Behavior Specialist works closely with the Group Home Supervisor to provide nurturing, direct care and supervision of moderate level residents who are in the Transitional Living Program. This will include parenting, managing and guiding residents physically, spiritually, educationally, socially and emotionally. This person is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of daily activity logs, medication check sheets, and Medicaid Reimbursement Forms. The Behavior Specialist will transport and supervise residents during activities such as shopping, doctor appointments, church visits, field trips and other activities related to their growth and development.
Minimum Requirements: Same as above.
- Child Care & Youth Care Worker Positions
Full-time and/or Part-time (Hourly)
A full-time, daytime staff worker is needed at each of the following locations:
* None at this time
A full-time, awake night staff worker is needed at each of the following locations:
* Crestview, FL - Crestview Group Home (Residential Group Care) Monday - Friday, 10:00pm - 6:00am
A part-time, awake night staff worker is needed at each of the following locations:
* Birmingham Babies First
* Mobile Babies First
A part-time childcare worker is needed at each of the following locations:
* Birmingham Babies First
* Mobile Babies First
A part-time youth care worker is needed at each of the following locations:
* Crestview, FL (2 openings available, part-time, 32 hours/week)
We continually accept applications/résumés for child care workers and youth care workers, to work on a relief (on-call) basis, for all of our group home locations.
* Crestview, FL - Crestview Group Home (Residential Group Care)
* Florence, AL - Florence Group Home (Residential Group Care)
* Milton, FL - Gulf Coast Group Home (Residential Group Care)
* Mobile, AL - Mobile Delchamps Group Home (Babies First)
* Scottsboro, AL - Scottsboro Group Home (Residential Group Care)
Job Summary - Residential Group Care: The Child Care Worker works closely with the Group Home Supervisor to provide nurturing, direct care and supervision of children in a group home environment. This will include parenting, managing and guiding children physically, spiritually, educationally, socially and emotionally. This person is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of daily activity logs, medication check sheets, and Medicaid Reimbursement Forms. This person may assist with the distribution of weekly allowance monies, assist children as needed with homework assignments. The Child Care Worker will transport and supervise children during activities such as shopping, doctor appointments, church visits, field trips and other activities related to their growth and development.
Job Summary - Babies First: The Child Care Worker works closely with the Group Home Supervisor to provide nurturing, direct care and supervision of mothers and their babies in a group home environment. This will include parenting, managing and guiding children physically, spiritually, educationally, socially and emotionally. This person is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of daily activity logs, medication check sheets, and Medicaid Reimbursement Forms. This person may assist with the distribution of weekly allowance monies, assist children as needed with homework assignments and balancing of bank accounts. The Child Care Worker will transport and supervise children during activities such as shopping, doctor appointments, church visits, field trips and other activities related to their growth and development.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (GED Certificate) required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. One year of experience working in a therapeutic environment with children and/or families required. Previous experience working with special needs children preferred. Physical health that is adequate to participate, when appropriate, in children’s activities and the ability to life and carry up to forty (40) pounds is required. Must be twenty-one (21) years of age. Proficiency in computer use and understanding basic word processing and spreadsheet software required. Valid driver’s license from state of residence required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing using the English language required.
