Impactful Visitation Coach - Foster Care (Part-Time)

Samaritas; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Samaritas is seeking a Visitation Coach – Foster Care in Grand Rapids, MI. This part-time role supports families navigating foster care with supervised visits, ensuring child safety and strengthening parental skills.

The role emphasizes individualized, strengths-based coaching, documentation, and collaboration with social workers to promote positive family outcomes. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to work with families in sensitive and emotional situations.

Responsibilities

• Coach parents on parenting skills through modeling, instruction, and feedback.
• Supervise parent-child visits in homes, offices, or community settings.
• Observe and document interactions and report progress to the social worker.
• Transport foster children to and from visitation appointments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Child development knowledge

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree in human services

High School Diploma with 2+ years experience

Job description

Samaritas is seeking a Visitation Coach – Foster Care in Grand Rapids, MI. This part-time role supports families navigating foster care with supervised visits, ensuring child safety and strengthening parental skills.

The role emphasizes individualized, strengths-based coaching, documentation, and collaboration with social workers to promote positive family outcomes. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.