Resource Foster Parent Respite

PRESENT HELP IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Possible travel for field experience

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Resource Parent Respite to provide care for CSEC youth in a community home. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe environment, managing healthcare and educational access, and maintaining confidentiality. Ideal candidates should have experience with children and crisis management principles. Flexible scheduling and possible travel required.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should have experience in youth services or related fields.
• Knowledge or experience with trauma-informed care is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the community home for CSEC youth.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Facilitate access to healthcare and education.
• Coordinate transportation to appointments and visitations as needed.
• Ensure confidentiality, dignity, and trauma-informed care in all interactions.

Skills

Experience with children

Crisis management

Understanding of LGBTQ+ issues

Foster/youth services

Job description

Benefits:

• Possible travel for field experience
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Position Purpose: This part-time Resource (Foster) Parent Respite position involves caring for youth victims of human trafficking, specifically CSEC, in a community home. The organization, Present Help in the Time of Trouble Refuge, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit, provides placement and support services for CSEC youth in partnership with the City of Philadelphia.

Job Summary: The individual will oversee the operation of the community home and the well-being of up to four CSEC youth, providing coverage when the Resource Foster Parent is unavailable, including occasional overnight or live-in visits. Responsibilities include maintaining routines, facilitating access to healthcare and education, setting rules, and ensuring confidentiality.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing a safe, nurturing, and stable environment
• Building trusting relationships with children
• Maintaining a trauma-informed atmosphere
• Meeting basic needs: meals, clothing, hygiene
• Transportation to appointments and visitations
• Monitoring group meetings and supporting emotional well-being
• Fostering healthy relationships and respecting cultural backgrounds
• Participating in case meetings and sharing observations
• Ensuring access to healthcare and education
• Managing challenging behaviors with positive reinforcement
• Maintaining confidentiality and dignity
• Engaging in ongoing training on human trafficking, trauma-informed care, and best practices

Ideal candidates will have experience or knowledge in working with children, crisis management, LGBTQ+ exposure, or related foster and youth services.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a community home environment
• Valid driver’s license required