Visitation Coach, Foster Care - Grand Rapids, MI

Samaritas; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas is hiring a Visitation Coach to support families involved in foster care in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This full-time role focuses on guiding parents during supervised visits, ensuring safety, and strengthening family relationships.

The position requires an associate’s degree or a high school diploma with related experience, plus knowledge of child development and strong coaching abilities. This is a hands-on role with substantial field work and documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include an associate’s degree or equivalent with experience in human services.
• Experience in child development is required; daycare or school setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills are essential; able to document progress clearly.

Responsibilities

• Family Coaching and Support: coach parents on parenting skills and goal tracking.
• Visitation Supervision and Safety: supervise visits and ensure child safety.
• Observation and Documentation: observe interactions and report progress.
• Transportation and Support Services: transport children to visits and provide related support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Child development knowledge

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in human services or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years experience

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.

Visitation Coach, Foster Care - Grand Rapids, MI

Now Hiring: Visitation Coach – Foster Care

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

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

Join Samaritas and help create stronger families and brighter futures.