Family Preservation Parent Partner - Oakland County, MI

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

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Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

At Samaritas, we believe every family deserves support, hope, and the opportunity to thrive. As one of Michigan's leading human services organizations, we connect people to families and communities, empower them to live their fullest lives, and create a ripple effect of positive transformation.

Our mission is inspired by the Good Samaritan - meeting people where they are with compassion, understanding, and care. If you're passionate about helping families overcome challenges and creating brighter futures, we invite you to join us.

Make a Difference Through Shared Experience

Samaritas is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Parent Partner to join our MiFamily Together Preservation Program. This unique role uses the Building a Brighter Future Parent Partner Model, connecting families involved in child welfare services with mentors who have successfully navigated similar experiences.

As a Parent Partner, you'll provide encouragement, advocacy, guidance, and hope to parents working toward positive outcomes for their families. Your lived experience can help empower others, strengthen family connections, and support long-term success.

This position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact in your community every day.

What You'll Do

As a Parent Partner, you will:

• 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.

What We're Looking For

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Required: Personal experience with a previously open CPS or foster care case that was successfully closed.
• No current CPS investigations or substantiated child welfare concerns within family dynamics.

Skills & 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.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a strong driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet family needs.

Why Join Samaritas?

• Meaningful work that changes lives
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to use your lived experience to empower others
• Mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening families and communities

If you've overcome challenges, discovered your strength, and want to help other families find theirs, we'd love to hear from you.

Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.