Visitation Coach, Foster Care - Flexible Schedule & Impact

Samaritas; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Visitation Coach – Foster Care for flexible afternoon and weekend shifts. You will support families during supervised visits, coach parents toward healthier interactions, and help ensure child safety throughout the visitation process.

This role emphasizes strengths-based coaching, documentation of progress, and coordination with social workers. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to work evenings are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services or related field required
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in human services preferred
• Knowledge of child welfare and family dynamics helpful

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based coaching to parents during supervised visits
• Supervise parent-child visits in various settings and ensure child safety
• Observe, document, and report on parent-child interactions to the social worker
• Transport foster children to visits and support program requirements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Working with families

Observation/documentation

Professional boundaries

Education

Associate’s degree in human services

High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years experience

Job description

Samaritas in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Visitation Coach – Foster Care for flexible afternoon and weekend shifts. You will support families during supervised visits, coach parents toward healthier interactions, and help ensure child safety throughout the visitation process.

This role emphasizes strengths-based coaching, documentation of progress, and coordination with social workers. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to work evenings are required.