Evening & Weekend Family Support Specialist

Samaritas; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Samaritas is seeking a Family Support Specialist to assist families navigating challenging life situations in Westland, MI. You will provide direct care, support daily living activities, and help connect residents to community resources.

This role emphasizes compassionate, professional communication, safety, and teamwork in a dynamic environment. Weekend/evening shifts are required; training and documentation are part of daily duties, including maintaining accurate records and supporting a

Qualifications

• Training or coursework in Social Work, Human Services, or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in direct care, residential services, or community-based programs preferred.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment with professionalism and compassion.
• Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Direct Care & Resident Support: Assist families with daily living activities based on individual service plans; support residents with hygiene, meals, and maintaining a safe, clean-living space; prepare rooms for new residents and help maintain a welcoming environment.
• Monitoring & Safety: Observe and document resident behavior and daily activity; respond to and help de-escalate challenging situations; report incidents and concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
• Medication & Documentation: Assist with medication administration in accordance with policies; maintain accurate documentation of services, activities, and observations.
• Intake & Resource Support: Assist with intake processes, including phone and walk-in inquiries; connect individuals to community resources and support services.
• Housekeeping & Facility Support: Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning resident rooms and shared spaces; support kitchen operations, including meal prep and cleanup.
• Team Support: Serve as a mentor to new staff and assist with onboarding and training; collaborate with team members to ensure quality care and program success.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Observation skills

Problem solving

Education

Social Work coursework

Job description

Samaritas is seeking a Family Support Specialist to assist families navigating challenging life situations in Westland, MI. You will provide direct care, support daily living activities, and help connect residents to community resources.

This role emphasizes compassionate, professional communication, safety, and teamwork in a dynamic environment. Weekend/evening shifts are required; training and documentation are part of daily duties, including maintaining accurate records and supporting a