Foster Parent Support Specialist

One Family Illinois; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid/flexible work options

PTO - personal days, sick time, VAC, +

Bonus Plan for Child Welfare Specialis

Employee Referral Bonuses

Healthcare plans through BCBS

Vision/Dental/Life Insurance

EAP

403b Retirement Savings Plan with 4%公司

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

One Family Illinois is hiring a Foster Parent Support Specialist to provide evening and community-based support for foster families and children in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe, nurturing environments, coordinating with staff and schools, and delivering developmentally appropriate activities. The role requires 21+ years of age, a high school diploma, and a valid IL driver’s license; bilingualism is a plus. Hybrid schedules available.

Formación

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.
• Previous childcare, youth services, foster care, social services, or related experience required.
• Experience working with youth in child welfare and or complex trauma preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance coverage.

Responsabilidades

• Provide structured evening support to Professional Foster Parents and children in One Family Illinois homes, offices, or community.
• Assist foster parents in maintaining a safe, stable, nurturing environment.
• Provide supervision, monitoring, care, and support during periods of need or emergencies.
• Offer developmentally appropriate education assistance and youth programming.
• Provide real-time support and intervention for behavioral or family-related challenges.
• Assist with daily routines, behavior management, and treatment plans to support development.
• Address placement concerns with timely, appropriate intervention.
• Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation to ensure safety.
• Provide transportation for visits and activities as needed.
• Share trauma-informed psychoeducation resources to meet youth needs.
• Act as liaison between foster parents, staff, schools, and partners.
• Provide standard supports to community foster parents as assigned.
• Communicate concerns and changes to supervisors and staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services, contacts, transport, and incidents.
• Participate in rotating weekend assignments for the village’s coverage model.
• Participate in overnight coverage as assigned.
• Attend meetings, supervision, trainings, and professional development.
• Maintain certifications including CPR/First Aid, CPI, and medication administration.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, staff, and agency information.
• Represent One Family Illinois professionally with stakeholders and the public.
• Comply with all policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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Description

Now hiring at our Roosevelt Square Village, Chicago Village & Lockport Village!

At One Family Illinois, we uphold compassion, inclusion, integrity, and adaptability as the core values guiding our work with each other, children, families, and the community.

Why One FamilyIllinois?

At One FamilyIllinois (Formerly SOS Children's Villages 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 FamilyIllinois Foster Parents and the entire community.

• Work for an impactful organization with a purpose
• Corporate culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Hybrid/flexible work options to help balance work and life
• PTO (paid time off in the form of personal days, sick time, vacation days, and paid company holidays
• Bonus Plan for Child Welfare Specialists
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents (eligible the first of the following month after 30 of FT employment)
• Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings
• 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 if you are contributing.
• Part of the federal student loan forgiveness program
• Access to financial advisors and financial education tools
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Opportunities for further education as well as time to attend trainings/workshops/etc. for personal/professional development

• All Specialists will be required to work at least two weekend days per month, rotating between Tuesday-Saturday and Sunday-Thursday schedules. Remaining weeks will follow a Monday-Friday schedule.

Responsibilities

1. Provide structured evening support to Professional Foster Parents and children within One Family Illinois foster homes, office spaces, and/or in the community.

2. Assist Professional Foster Parents in maintaining a safe, stable, nurturing, and supportive environment for children in their care.

3. Provide direct supervision, monitoring, care, and support to children during periods of increased need, foster parent absences, emergencies, or other approved circumstances.

4. Provide developmentally appropriate education assistance and other age appropriate programming to youth as assigned.

5. Provide real-time support and intervention to foster parents experiencing behavioral, emotional, or family-related challenges.

6. Assist foster parents with implementing daily routines, behavior management strategies, treatment plans, and skill-building activities designed to support children's growth and development.

7. Respond to placement concerns and emerging situations with timely, appropriate intervention designed to promote placement stability and prevent disruption.

8. Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation while maintaining the safety and well-being of children, foster parents, and staff.

9. Provide transportation for children to family visits, recreational activities, community events, and other approved activities as needed.

10. Provide trauma informed psychoeducation resources and services to assist in meeting the needs of children in their care.

11. Serve as a liaison between foster parents, agency staff, schools, service providers, and community partners to support child and family needs.

12. Must be able to provide standard supports to community foster parents as assigned.

13. Communicate significant concerns, incidents, observations, and changes in child or family circumstances to the Foster Support Supervisor and other appropriate agency staff.

14. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided, contacts, transportation, interventions, incidents, and other required activities.

15. Participate in staggered scheduling and rotating weekend assignments to support the village's evening coverage model.

16. Participate in overnight coverage for as assigned.

17. Participate in agency meetings, supervision, required trainings, and professional development activities.

18. Maintain required certifications, including but not limited to, CPR/First Aid, CPI, Medication Administration, and other agency-required trainings.

19. Maintain confidentiality of all client, staff, and agency information.

20. Represent One Family Illinois in a professional manner when interacting with foster parents, children, staff, service providers, community partners, and the public.

21. Comply with all One Family Illinois policies and applicable state, federal, county, and city laws, rules, and regulations.

22. Answer phone calls and respond to e

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.
• Previous childcare, youth services, foster care, social services, or related experience required.
• Experience working with youth in child welfare and or complex trauma preferred.
• Valid Illinois driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance coverage.

Ability to work following schedules:

• Monday through Friday: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 1:00p.m.–9:00 p.m.
• Tuesday through Saturday: Weekday shifts of 11:00a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., with Saturday hours of 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Sunday through Thursday: Sunday hours of 10:00a.m.–6:00 p.m., with weekday shifts of 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

• Ability to respond appropriately and effectively to crisis situations involving children and families.
• Ability to maintain composure and exercise sound judgment in stressful or high-acuity situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children, foster parents, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to learn and support the One Family Illinois behavior management program and other agency practices.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sensitivity to the cultural, developmental, and socioeconomic characteristics of children, families, and staff.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Commitment to the mission, philosophy, and values of One Family Illinois.

ADA DISCLAIMER/STATEMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Position responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

ONE FAMILY ILLINOIS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment, assignment, and promotion practices are carried out in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and orders without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, physical handicap, social handicap, sex, age, or ancestry.