Foster Parent - Hope House

One Hope United • Champaign, IL

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Foster Parent – Hope House is a full-time, hybrid live-in role where you will provide care, structure, and encouragement to up to four youth (ages 13–17) in a family-style home provided by One Hope United. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact with all expenses covered in a comfortable, fully furnished home. You will receive extensive training, ongoing support, and the chance to build genuine relationships with young people who need consistency, compassion, and guidance. This position is a mission-driven role focused on helping teens heal, grow, and thrive in a supportive family setting.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth (3+ years required)
• High school diploma/GED
• Foster Parents must agree to comply with all state licensing requirements and consent to being listed on the home license.
• A calm, confident presence —especially in stressful or emotional situations
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with youth from diverse backgrounds in a respectful, equitable way
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to pass a background check.
• A heart for service and a home you’re willing to share

Nice To Haves

• Someone who’s lived or worked in group homes, foster care, or youth services before
• Looking for a mission, not just a job

Responsibilities

• Live in a private, fully furnished all expenses paid home provided by One Hope United
• Serve as a positive, stable role model and caregiver for up to 4 youth
• Create a nurturing, family-style environment using our trauma-informed Trust Based Relational Intervention Model
• Maintain a therapeutic home environment with interactions reflecting a strengths-based, trauma informed approach
• Support youth with life skills, school attendance, daily routines, and recreational activities
• Establish and sustain positive relationships with youth biological parents, social workers, counselors, child psychologists, teachers, mentors, and any members of the treatment team
• Help youth set and achieve goals for education, behavior, and emotional well-being
• Take youth to school, appointments, and activities using an agency vehicle
• Take youth on outings to sports events, amusement parks, museums, and festivals (with approval from leadership)
• Keep accurate records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with a treatment team to provide quality services with the objective to exceed expected outcomes
• Participate in team meetings and professional development

Benefits

• Housing Provided – Live in a beautiful, fully furnished home with no expense to you for food, household items, and activities
• Ongoing Training & Support
• Respite time for yourself

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED