Emotional Support Caregiver for Siblings in Need
1 week ago
At SOS Children's Villages Illinois, we are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for brothers and sisters in foster care. As an Emergency Foster Parent, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission by offering short-term emergency care to children who are at risk of entering temporary foster care.
Estimated Salary: $25,000 per year + bonus potentialThis is a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children. As an Emergency Foster Parent, you will be responsible for creating a stable and healing home environment for youth in need. This may involve providing emergency or short-term foster placement to children who are at immediate risk of entering temporary foster care.
Our program offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive Healthcare Plans
- Vision/Dental/Life Insurance Offerings
- Flexible PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan
- Participation in the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Options and Opportunities for Further Education
- Performance Reviews, Coaching, and Mentoring
- A Corporate Culture that Supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Employee Referral Bonuses
In addition to these benefits, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of professionally trained foster parents and staff who are dedicated to supporting the needs of the children in our care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reside in an SOS Children's Villages 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.
- Ensure the educational growth and plans for the children are carried out as best as possible without disruption.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 25 years of age.
- Previous childcare experience.
- Physical demands include lifting small children and moving up and down stairs within the home.
- Cleared DCFS required Criminal, child abuse, and sexual offender registry background check.
- Valid Illinois driver's license with acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance coverage.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to relate to the Agency staff and to the public in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work live-in 24/7 hours during designated emergency period.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials.
- Commitment to SOS Children's Villages Illinois philosophy and mission.
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