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Foster Parents

Spero Family Services • Unclear • Mount Vernon, Illinois • 19m ago

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Foster Parents - Mount Vernon, IL

High School

Up to 25%

Any

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

A Foster Parent serves as a stable, empathetic caregiver who provides stabilized care to a child between the age group of 12-18 years who has special needs that may range from routine to highly complex. In addition to providing a safe, healthy and nurturing environment, the foster parent will meet the developmental and emotional needs of the child to include maintaining and promoting a healthy relationship with the child’s biological parents.

Qualifications

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent, some college desirable
5-7 years of proven, quality experience in social services preferred
Current or previously licensed foster care providers preferred
Pass background, criminal and sex offender clearances as required (to include members of the household, age 13 and older)
Able to comply with IL Rule Part 402 Licensing Standards for Foster Family Homes
Requires successful completion of Foster PRIDE/Adopt PRIDE; Educational Advocacy, and UMCH trainings

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