Relief Parent

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• WhyOne 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

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.

• The Role:** Relief Parents are a part of this special model by

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.