Visitation Coach — Foster Care (Flexible Schedule)

Samaritas; Belding (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Visitation Coach to support families navigating the foster care system. This full-time role offers varied shifts and hands-on coaching to strengthen parenting skills and ensure safe, meaningful visits.

You will supervise visits, document progress, and collaborate with social workers, while meeting education and experience requirements. A compassionate, professional approach and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services or a related field required.
• High School Diploma with 2+ years in a human services setting acceptable.
• Knowledge of child development required.
• At least 1 year of daycare or school setting experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to work with families in sensitive situations.
• Understanding of child welfare and family dynamics.
• Strong observation and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Coach parents using strengths-based approach to improve parenting skills.
• Track visitation goals and progress over time.
• Supervise parent-child visits to ensure safety.
• Document interactions and report to the assigned social worker.
• Transport foster children to visits and provide support services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Professionalism

Observation skills

Documentation skills

Education

Associate’s degree in human services or related field

High School Diploma with 2 years human services experience

Job description

Samaritas in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Visitation Coach to support families navigating the foster care system. This full-time role offers varied shifts and hands-on coaching to strengthen parenting skills and ensure safe, meaningful visits.

You will supervise visits, document progress, and collaborate with social workers, while meeting education and experience requirements. A compassionate, professional approach and reliable transportation are essential.