Position Details
👨👩👧 Foster Care Visitation Coach (Full-Time) .... Support Families. Strengthen Bonds. Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about helping families reconnect and heal? We’re looking for a dedicated Full-Time Foster Care Visitation Coach to supervise and support family visits for children in foster care throughout Southwest Michigan .
In this essential role, you’ll create safe, structured environments where children and their families can rebuild trust and strengthen relationships. Your guidance will help ensure each visit is meaningful, respectful, and focused on the child’s well-being.
⏰ Required Availability :
- Must be available at least two days per week during afternoon and evening hours
💵 Compensation : - $15 / hour
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between visit locations
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! Be The Rock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are :
Full Time / Part Time
Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employmentCompany paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accrualsEarned Sick TimeAwesome Employee DiscountsUKG Wallet - Pre-Pay OptionsPlus, many more benefits_________________________________________________________________________________
Duties and Responsibilities
Using a strengths-based model, coach parents on needed parenting skills by modeling, instructing, and promptingAssist parents in identifying their goals for visitations and follow up to review progress and reinforce strengthsIntervene as necessary to ensure child safety and ensure content of conversations is appropriateProvide transportation for foster children to and from family visitsSupervise children during appointments either at home, office or at other appropriate sitesObserve parent / child interactions and closely document. Report strengths and concerns to the social worker with case responsibilityProvide auxiliary services related to center’s foster care program in accordance with center, division, organization, and contract requirements_________________________________________________________________________________
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure / Certification
Associate’s degree in human services or related field required or high school degree and 2 years of experience in a human services fieldExperience
Knowledge of child development1 year of experience in a day care setting or school setting strongly preferredAdditional Work Requirements
Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record preferred. Valid proof of automobile insurance preferred.Use of a reliable, safe and clean vehicle.Ability to work a flexible schedule or nontraditional hours.#socialwork #humanservices #youth