Relief Parent

One Family Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

One Family Illinois is seeking compassionate individuals to serve as Relief Parents in our Village communities in Illinois. This part-time role provides care for siblings in private family settings, with schedules issued monthly and no guaranteed weekly commitment.

You will collaborate with Professional Foster Parents and staff to support children during after-school hours, weekends, or other relief periods, helping maintain family stability and continuity.

Job description

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

Employee Referral Bonuses

Becoming a Relief Parent with**One Family Illinois**is a rewarding part-time commitment suitable for a diverse array of adults.

The One Family Illinois model of care is a unique one: we employ full-time, professional Foster Parents who care for up to six siblings in a single-family home in one of our Village communities.

We equip our professional Foster Parents with the necessary tools to help heal and restore confidence in our children and their families.

providing assistance and support to our Foster Parents during their absence.

This might include taking care of children for several hours at a time in a Village home or assisting with picking the children up from school and activities.

If you are someone who is interested in child welfare and want to make a difference, consider becoming a part-time Relief Parent with us.

This role does not guarantee set schedules or a specific weekly work commitment.

Relief shifts are issued prior to each month, providing candidates with the opportunity to select schedules from the options presented.

Additionally, candidates may collaborate with specific Professional Foster Parents or the Program Assistant to adjust schedules based on organizational needs.