Flexible-Schedule Parent Partner: Family Preservation

Samaritas; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Samaritas is seeking a compassionate Parent Partner in Oakland County to support families navigating child welfare and strengthen parent-child connections. Your lived experience will empower others and guide families toward stability, using the Building a Brighter Future model.

You will engage families through multiple channels, collaborate with welfare workers, and help families access resources while maintaining flexibility to meet family needs and schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Required: personal lived experience with a CPS or foster case previously open.
• No current CPS investigations or substantiated child welfare concerns within family dynamics.

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 willingness

Independent & collaborative

Compassionate & empathetic

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Instruction interpretation

Basic computer skills

Bilingual skills a plus

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Samaritas is seeking a compassionate Parent Partner in Oakland County to support families navigating child welfare and strengthen parent-child connections. Your lived experience will empower others and guide families toward stability, using the Building a Brighter Future model.

You will engage families through multiple channels, collaborate with welfare workers, and help families access resources while maintaining flexibility to meet family needs and schedules.