Resource Parent Support Worker — Foster Care & Adoption

Job overview

The Resource Parent Support Worker role is onsite in Philadelphia, PA, with regular office work and frequent local community travel; compensation is $48,000. The role is in the Foster Care and Adoption department, supporting Pradera’s trauma-informed services for resource families and children. The worker provides resource parents with training, consultation, and ongoing support so homes can meet children’s needs and promote placement stability, safety, and permanency.

What you'll do

• Support a caseload of up to 17 homes
• conduct initial and quarterly home inspections
• provide monthly face-to-face support and timely contact after placements
• review parent documentation
• attend placement stability meetings
• coordinate with case managers
• support caregiver plans and transportation needs
• maintain intervention records
• ensure annual training and regulatory compliance
• report safety concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

philadelphia pa

apm

resource parent support worker

foster care

adoption

family support

child welfare

placement stability

trauma-informed care

home inspections

monday–friday

$48,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical plan or $100 monthly reimbursement with proof of coverage
• dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 403(b)
• flexible spending accounts
• employee assistance program
• 20 days paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• mileage reimbursement.

Why this role

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. Frequent local community travel is required.

About the employer

Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.