Visitation Coach - Foster Care (Part-Time, Flexible)

Samaritas; Michigan; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Samaritas is seeking a Visitation Coach in Grand Rapids, MI to support families navigating the foster care system. You will coach parents during supervised visits, aiming to strengthen family relationships and child safety, with a flexible schedule including evenings.

The role emphasizes strengths-based coaching, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the assigned social worker to ensure positive visitation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in human services or a high school diploma with 2+ years in human services.
• Knowledge of child development and welfare.
• Experience in daycare or school settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strengths-based coaching to parents for visitation goals.
• Supervise parent-child visits and ensure child safety.
• Observe and document interactions and report to the social worker.
• Transport foster children to visitation appointments.
• Provide additional support services per program requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Documentation

Child welfare

Driving

Education

Associate degree in human services

High school diploma with 2+ years human services

Job description

Samaritas is seeking a Visitation Coach in Grand Rapids, MI to support families navigating the foster care system. You will coach parents during supervised visits, aiming to strengthen family relationships and child safety, with a flexible schedule including evenings.

The role emphasizes strengths-based coaching, accurate documentation, and collaboration with the assigned social worker to ensure positive visitation outcomes.