This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more
information, please see:
https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12615159
Why become a Foster Parent with One Family 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 Foster Parent Benefits?
Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your
dependents(eligible the first of the following month after 30 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.
What does being a Foster Parent entail?
Providing a healthy, clean, safe and secure home environment for up
to 6 children of any age and background.
Ensuring that the children receive proper care, including medical,
dental, emotional, educational, etc.
Working with a team of others and acting as the primary advocate for
the children in your care, including attending parental and/or
sibling visits, court visits, meetings, and related conferences as
required.
Maintain timely and accurate records such as household budget,
children\'s progress records, health records and periodic
evaluations.
Participate in on-going training and maintaining current
certifications such as first aid and CPR, TCI, Med. Administration,
etc.
Comply with all One Family Illinois policies, state, federal, county
and city laws, rules and regulations.
