Visitation Coach, Foster Care - Grand Rapids, MI

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

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Visitation Coach, Foster Care - Grand Rapids, MI

Now Hiring: Visitation Coach – Foster Care

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Varied shifts

Make a Difference in Family Connections

Are you compassionate, patient, and passionate about helping families reunite and thrive? Join Samaritas as a Visitation Coach and play a meaningful role in supporting parents and children during supervised visits.

In this role, you will work directly with families navigating the foster care system—coaching parents, ensuring child safety, and strengthening family relationships through guidance and support.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization dedicated to connecting people with families and communities, empowering them to live their fullest lives, and creating lasting, positive change. Rooted in compassion and service, we are committed to helping those we serve build brighter futures.

About the Role

The Visitation Coach provides individualized, strengths-based coaching to parents whose children have been removed from the home. This position focuses on supporting parents in developing and improving parenting skills while ensuring safe, structured, and supportive family visitation experiences.

Core Responsibilities

Family Coaching and Support

• Use a strengths-based approach to coach parents on parenting skills through modeling, instruction, and feedback
• Help parents identify goals for visitation and track progress over time
• Reinforce parental strengths and encourage positive interactions

Visitation Supervision and Safety

• Supervise parent-child visits in homes, offices, or community settings
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Intervene as needed to maintain appropriate behavior and safe interactions

Observation and Documentation

• Observe and document parent-child interactions in detail
• Report strengths, concerns, and progress to the assigned social worker
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with program requirements

Transportation and Support Services

• Transport foster children to and from visitation appointments
• Provide additional support services in alignment with foster care program requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Associate’s degree in human services or a related field required
  OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a human services setting

Experience

• Knowledge of child development required
• At least 1 year of experience in a daycare or school setting strongly preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
• Ability to work with families in sensitive and emotional situations
• Understanding of child welfare and family dynamics
• Strong observation and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism and boundaries

Additional Requirements

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a good driving record
• Reliable personal transportation and proof of automobile insurance in your name
• Safe and clean vehicle suitable for transporting children
• Ability to work a flexible and nontraditional schedule, including evenings as needed

Why Join Samaritas

• Meaningful, hands-on work supporting families and children
• Opportunity to make a direct impact in the foster care system
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Growth opportunities within human services