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Foster Care Visitation Coach - Berrien Springs, MI
Foster Care Visitation Coach - Berrien Springs, MIUnavailable • Berrien Springs, MI, United States
Foster Care Visitation Coach - Berrien Springs, MI

Foster Care Visitation Coach - Berrien Springs, MI

Unavailable • Berrien Springs, MI, United States
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Details

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Visitation Coach. 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 : Berrien Springs, Niles, Buchanan area

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 :

  • Flexible schedule to include 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!

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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Using a strengths-based model, coach parents on needed parenting skills by modeling, instructing, and prompting
  • Assist parents in identifying their goals for visitations and follow up to review progress and reinforce strengths
  • Intervene as necessary to ensure child safety and ensure content of conversations is appropriate
  • Provide transportation for foster children to and from family visits
  • Supervise children during appointments either at home, office or at other appropriate sites
  • Observe parent / child interactions and closely document. Report strengths and concerns to the social worker with case responsibility
  • Provide auxiliary services related to center’s foster care program in accordance with center, division, organization, and contract requirements

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    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 field

    • Experience

  • Knowledge of child development
  • 1 year of experience in a day care setting or school setting strongly preferred

    • Additional 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.

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    Visitation Coach • Berrien Springs, MI, United States