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One Hope United

Foster Parent - Hope House

Champaign, IL · Hybrid

$58K/yr

Champaign, IL | Full-Time, Hybrid Live-In Role A home is more than a place. For a teen who has experienced instability, it can be the beginning of something different. What if your next job could ...

onehopeunited

Foster Parent - Hope House

Champaign, IL · On-site

$58K/yr

Champaign, IL | Full-Time, Hybrid Live-In Role A home is more than a place. For a teen who has experienced instability, it can be the beginning of something different. What if your next job could ...

Palm Careers

LOCUM OBGYN Physician

Urbana, IL

We are hiring a Board Certified OBGYN MD or DO for an intial 13 week LOCUM in Central Illinois! Come be part of an outstanding team of professionals, like yourself, and live in one of the most down ...

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Orthopedic Surgeon - $700,000.00

Champaign, IL · On-site

Must be willing to live in and be an active part of the community About the Community Champaign-Urbana has been defined as a micro-urban community, meaning we have many of the amenities of a much ...

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Orthopedic Surgeon - $700,000.00

Champaign, IL

$650K - $700K/yr

Must be willing to live in and be an active part of the community About the Community Champaign-Urbana has been defined as a micro-urban community, meaning we have many of the amenities of a much ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average monthly pay for live in in Champaign, IL is $4,729.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $2,166.67 and $6,008.33 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Live-In job typically refers to a position where an employee resides at their workplace, often in a private household or care facility. Common roles include caregivers, nannies, housekeepers, or companions who provide support and services in exchange for accommodation and salary. Live-In employees usually have scheduled working hours but may also offer on-call assistance as needed. The arrangement allows for a close, continuous level of service while providing the employee with a place to live. Specific duties, compensation, and time off vary depending on the employer's agreement.

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A Live In role typically involves a mix of caregiving or household duties, such as assisting with personal care, preparing meals, light housekeeping, and sometimes providing transportation or companionship. Your schedule may vary depending on the needs of the household, but you can expect to be available for tasks throughout the day, with agreed-upon breaks and personal time. Flexibility is important, as routines can change due to medical appointments, school activities, or other family needs. Many Live In positions offer the opportunity to form meaningful connections with those you care for while gaining valuable experience in home management and personal support.

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To thrive as a Live In (such as a live-in caregiver, nanny, or housekeeper), you need hands-on experience in caregiving, household management, and possibly childcare or eldercare, often with references or relevant training. Familiarity with communication tools (such as mobile devices) and, in some roles, first aid or CPR certifications are commonly required. Compassion, reliability, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills will help you build trust with the household and adapt to varying needs. These abilities are crucial for maintaining a safe, supportive, and smoothly running living environment for the individuals or families you support.

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Infographic showing various Live In job openings in Champaign, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,749 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Foster Parent - Hope House

Champaign, IL • Hybrid

One Hope United
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

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$58K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Foster Parent – Hope House
Location: Champaign, IL | Full-Time, Hybrid Live-In Role
A home is more than a place. For a teen who has experienced instability, it can be the beginning of something different.

What if your next job could provide more than a paycheck? What if it gave you the opportunity to help a young person feel safe, supported, and hopeful about their future—while providing you with a fully furnished home and covered household expenses?

At One Hope United’s Hope House, you can turn that opportunity into a career.

We are seeking mission-driven Hybrid Live-In Foster Parents (House Parents) to provide a stable, family-style home for up to four youth, ages 13–17, with high-acuity needs. You’ll be more than a caregiver. You’ll be a consistent adult who helps teens build trust, develop life skills, navigate challenges, and prepare for a safe and successful future.

We provide the home. You help make it a home.

What Makes This Role Different
  • Housing Provided: Live in a beautiful, fully furnished home provided by One Hope United, with food, household items, and approved youth activities covered.
  • Meaningful Impact: Help teens experience consistency, encouragement, structure, and genuine connection.
  • Training amp; Support: Receive extensive training in our trauma-informed Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) approach, along with ongoing clinical consultation and team support.
  • You’re Never Doing It Alone: Work alongside therapists, social workers, youth care workers, relief caregivers, licensing staff, teachers, mentors, and leadership.
  • Room to Grow: Help youth work toward educational, behavioral, emotional, and independent-living goals.
  • Built-In Support: Benefit from structured respite time and a team committed to supporting you in this unique role.
What You’ll Do

As a Hybrid Live-In Foster Parent, you’ll create a safe, structured, and nurturing family-style environment where youth can learn, heal, and grow.

You will:

  • Provide consistent care, supervision, structure, and encouragement for up to four youth ages 13–17.
  • Serve as a positive and dependable adult role model.
  • Maintain a therapeutic home environment using strengths-based, trauma-informed practices. We’ll train you.
  • Help youth develop daily living skills, maintain routines, attend school, and participate in healthy recreational activities.
  • Build positive relationships with youth, biological parents, social workers, counselors, psychologists, teachers, mentors, and other members of the treatment team.
  • Help youth establish and work toward goals related to education, behavior, emotional well-being, and independence.
  • Transport youth to school, appointments, activities, and approved outings using an agency vehicle.
  • Create opportunities for fun and positive experiences, including approved trips to sporting events, amusement parks, museums, festivals, and other activities.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and communicate important information to the treatment team.
  • Collaborate with the treatment team to provide high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes for youth.
Who Thrives in This Role?

This role is a great fit for someone who can bring patience, consistency, compassion, and confidence to challenging situations.

You’ll need:

  • 3+ years of experience working with at-risk youth.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • A calm, confident presence, particularly during stressful or emotionally challenging situations.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to build respectful, positive relationships with youth and adults from diverse backgrounds.
  • A willingness to learn and use trauma-informed approaches to care.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Ability to pass a required background check.
  • Willingness to comply with all applicable state licensing requirements and consent to being listed on the home license.
  • A genuine commitment to creating a safe and supportive home for young people.
We Invest in You!
  • Tuition assistance up to $2500 per fiscal year
  • Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, 1 paid Mental Health Day, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
  • Medical, dental, vision, 403 (b) retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, dependent care, commuter and transit
  • Agency-paid Life ADD insurance up to $50K based on salary and short-term disability
  • Agency-paid long-term after 1 year of employment
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life amp; ADD, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
  • Voluntary Legal Plans
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program with 6 free counseling sessions
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  • Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours available in some locations
A Different Kind of Employer: One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
  • 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida
  • Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency-- strong since 1895
  • Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in E-Verify.
Ready to Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to create a life-changing home setting—for them and for you. If you’ve been seeking meaningful work where you’re fully supported and genuinely making a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.

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