Visitation Coach, Foster Care - Grand Rapids, MI

Samaritas; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful hands-on work

Direct impact in foster care

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Samaritas is hiring a Visitation Coach in Grand Rapids, MI. The role focuses on coaching parents to strengthen visitation skills while ensuring child safety and compliance with program requirements.

You will supervise visits, observe interactions, and document progress for the assigned social worker. A relevant degree or experience in human services is required, with evening hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services or equivalent; or high school diploma with 2 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of child development.
• 1 year experience in daycare or school setting preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to work with families in sensitive situations.
• Understanding of child welfare and family dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Coach parents on parenting skills using a strengths-based approach.
• Supervise visits and ensure child safety.
• Observe and document parent-child interactions.
• Report to the assigned social worker and maintain timely records.
• Transport foster children to visits and provide support services as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching skills

Observation & documentation

Child welfare knowledge

Professionalism & boundaries

Education

Associate’s degree in human services

High School Diploma with 2 years relevant experience

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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.