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Why become an Emergency Foster Parent with One Family Illinois
(formerly SOS Illinois)
At One Family Illinois we are committed to keeping brothers and sisters
in foster care together by providing safe, stable, and loving homes. We
do this by offering an innovative approach to traditional foster care.
Our model of care provides a private, single-family home, access to a
community center, and support from professionally trained Foster Parents
and staff. With this, the children we serve benefit from the stability
of remaining with their siblings as well as the support of neighboring
One Family Illinois Foster Parents and the entire community.
What are our Emergency Foster Parent Benefits?
Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your
dependents(eligible the first of the following month after 30 days
of full-time employment)
Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings
Flexible PTO (paid time off in the form of vacation days, sick time,
personal days, and weekly Relief time)
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b Retirement Savings Plan (nonprofit version of 401K). Able to
contribute immediately upon full-time employment. In addition, the
organization will contribute 4% to your savings plan after 12 months
of full-time employment regardless of if you are contributing
Part of the federal student loan forgiveness program
Access to financial advisors and financial education tools
Tuition reimbursement options and opportunities for further
education as well as time to attend trainings/workshops/etc. for
personal/professional development
Performance reviews, coaching and mentoring
Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
Employee Referral Bonuses
Work for an impactful organization with a purpose
The salaried rate (\$25,000/year base salary plus bonus potential
pending eligibility) is offered as part of a full benefits package
for the full-time Foster Parent position that is not offered to
part-time Relief Parents or Foster Parent Trainees (who are paid at
an hourly rate of \$16.20/hr). It includes room and board, the
opportunity to qualify for healthcare benefits (after 90 days of
full-time employment), and a retirement savings plan in addition to
the salary.
The Role:
The Emergency Foster Parent provides a stable and healing home
environment for youth in need, typically short-term for emergency
purposes. Residing in a One Family Illinois (One Family) home at our
Chicago Village, the Emergency Foster Parent will work with other One
Family Illinois Professional Foster Parents providing Relief when they
do not have a placement of their own.
Responsibilities:
Reside in a One Family Illinois Village home and provide a stable,
healthy, clean, safe, and secure home environment for youth during
uncertain times of emergencies as needed.
Provide emergency/short term foster placement to children who are at
immediate risk of entering temporary foster care at short notice and may
provide care up to 30 days.
Ensure that the children receive proper medical, dental, and emotional
care, including administering prescribed medications as needed, and
documenting all such interactions. Complete all required documentation
related to medical incidents/reports, and medication management as
required by the Agency and DCFS. Ensure the child\'s participation in
mental health services as required.
Ensure the educational growth and plans for the children are carried out
as best as possible without disruption. A pro-active attitude and
response are required such as active participation in the school,
setting expectations for attendance and performance, active
participation in homework and enrichment programs, advocating for
childrens needs, and the willingness to serve as a surrogate parent for
special education needs.
Provide transportation to and from required service appointments, school
and visitation when scheduled.
Attend court, Administrative Case Reviews and related conferences as
required.
Maintain timely and accurate records such as household budget,
children\'s progress records, health records while they are in your care
and transfer documents appropriately when a placement transition is
made.
Represent One Family Illinois in a professional manner to the public and
guests, including maintaining an attitude of respect and understanding
toward the parents of the youth.
Provide Relief in other One Family Illinois sibling foster care homes
when you do not have a placement of your own. This involves assisting
One Family Illinois Professional Foster Parents in providing care,
whether in their absence or presence, in services to the children
including transportation of children to recreational activities,
homework assistance, therapy, and additional supervision of the
children.
Provide resp
