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Why become a Foster Parent with SOS Illinois ?   At SOS 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 SOS Illinois Foster Parents and the entire community.   What are our Foster Parent Benefits ?   Competitive Healthcare plans through BCBS for you and your dependents (eligible after 90 of full-time employment) Vision/Dental/Life Insurance offerings Flexible PTO (paid time off in the form of vacation days, sick time, personal days, and weekly Relief time) Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403b...

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   1.   Provide comprehensive case management services to SOS children, including assessment, referral, placement supervision, service plan formulation and implementation, and appropriate involvement with the SOS and biological families. Act as a partner to Foster Parents in times of need.      2.   Maintain complete, accurate, and current service reports on children and families served including timely written case notes, six-month summaries and permanency reports as required and/or requested by DCFS and SOS. Conduct quarterly audits of client files.     3.   Ensure that a healthy, safe and secure home environment and a consistency of care is provided to the children, including but not limited to, ensuring that the children received proper medical, dental and emotional care as required.     4.   Advise and consult with the Client, Foster Parent and Child Welfare Supervisor to ensure adequate understanding of the...