Parent Partner — Empower Families with Flexible Schedule

Samaritas; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas is seeking a compassionate Parent Partner to support families navigating the child welfare system. You will provide encouragement, advocacy, and guidance based on lived experience, helping parents set goals and connect with community resources.

This role offers a flexible schedule and meaningful daily impact in Michigan communities, with opportunities to collaborate across services and support healthy family outcomes.

Qualifications

• Personal experience with a CPS or foster care case that was closed.
• No current CPS investigations or substantiated child welfare concerns.
• Ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.

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 required trainings for Building a Brighter Future and agency.
• Collaborate with MiFamily Together advocates, child welfare workers, and partners.
• Help parents understand and navigate the child welfare process.
• Support healthy parent-child connections and family rights.
• Empower parents to identify strengths, needs, and goals.
• Connect families with community resources and support systems.
• Assist parents in building protective factors for family stability.
• Facilitate monthly voluntary caregiver support groups.
• Provide transportation support when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal & written communication

Problem-solving

Independence & teamwork

Multilingual (plus)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Samaritas is seeking a compassionate Parent Partner to support families navigating the child welfare system. You will provide encouragement, advocacy, and guidance based on lived experience, helping parents set goals and connect with community resources.

This role offers a flexible schedule and meaningful daily impact in Michigan communities, with opportunities to collaborate across services and support healthy family outcomes.