Flexible Family Preservation Mentor

Samaritas; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas in Michigan invites applications for a Family Preservation Parent Partner in Oakland County. This role uses lived experience to support parents navigating child welfare, providing encouragement, advocacy, and guidance in partnership with case workers and community partners.

You'll build relationships by phone, virtual, and in person, help families access services, participate in trainings, and promote healthy parent-child connections.

Qualifications

• Background in Building a Brighter Future Parent Partner training required or willing to complete.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, empathetic and person-centered approach 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 with MiFamily Together advocates, child welfare workers, and community partners.
• Help parents understand and 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 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

Brighter Future training

Team collaboration

Empathy

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Instruction comprehension

Computer literacy

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Samaritas in Michigan invites applications for a Family Preservation Parent Partner in Oakland County. This role uses lived experience to support parents navigating child welfare, providing encouragement, advocacy, and guidance in partnership with case workers and community partners.

You'll build relationships by phone, virtual, and in person, help families access services, participate in trainings, and promote healthy parent-child connections.