Family Empowerment Advocate & Mentor

Samaritas; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas in Michigan is seeking a compassionate Parent Partner to support families involved in child welfare through the MiFamily Together Preservation Program. Your lived experience helps empower others and strengthen family connections.

You will build trusting relationships, assist with case plans, and connect families to community resources, while working with MiFamily Together advocates and agency staff.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete Building a Brighter Future Parent Partner training.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and person-centered approach when working with children and families.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with families through phone, virtual, and face-to-face engagement.
• Encourage participation and engagement in case plan activities and services.
• Complete all required Building a Brighter Future and agency trainings.
• Collaborate closely with MiFamily Together advocates, child welfare workers, and community partners.
• Help parents understand and successfully navigate the child welfare process.
• Support and advocate for healthy parent-child connections and family rights.
• Empower parents to identify their strengths, needs, and goals.
• Connect families with valuable community resources and support systems.
• Assist parents in building protective factors that promote family stability and resilience.
• Facilitate monthly voluntary support groups for caregivers participating in services.
• Provide transportation support when needed.

Skills

Training completion willingness

Independent working

Compassionate approach

Problem solving

Communication skills

Instruction comprehension

Basic computer proficiency

Bilingual skills a plus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Samaritas in Michigan is seeking a compassionate Parent Partner to support families involved in child welfare through the MiFamily Together Preservation Program. Your lived experience helps empower others and strengthen family connections.

You will build trusting relationships, assist with case plans, and connect families to community resources, while working with MiFamily Together advocates and agency staff.