Resource Foster Parent

This position is a live-in Resource (Foster) Parent at a foster care level community home for youth who are victims and survivors of human trafficking, specifically commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). The organization Present Help in the Time of Trouble Refuge, Inc. (Present Help), a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating a nurturing and safe environment for women, children, and individuals facing various challenges has contracted with the City of Philadelphia, to provide these community home placement and supportive services for CSEC youth for the City.

Job Summary
In this vital role as a live-in Resource (Foster) Parent, the individual is expected to live at the foster home and be responsible for the daily operation of the community home and the general well-being of up to four CSEC youth and their care. The individual will establish a consistent daily routine to help create a sense of normalcy and predictability, which can be comforting for children who have experienced instability and may have special needs. The individual will be responsible for developing a trusting relationship with the youth, provide emotional care and support to help the youth process their trauma, work closely with social workers, therapists, and other professionals involved in youth care. The individual will facilitate access and transportation to necessary health care services, including physical, mental, and behavioral health care and ensure that youth have access to education. The individual will set clear rules and expectations and maintain the confidentiality of the youth history and experiences.

A high school diploma or GED.

Experience
Ideal candidates will possess experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas: