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Samaritas 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. Compensation and Availability
Hourly wage: $15 per hour. Mileage reimbursement for travel between visit locations. Flexible schedule: at least two days per week during afternoon and evening hours. 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 review progress and reinforce strengths. Intervene as necessary to ensure child safety and that conversations are appropriate. Provide transportation for foster children to and from family visits. Supervise children during appointments at home, office, or other appropriate sites. Observe parent/child interactions, document closely, and report strengths and concerns to the social worker. Qualifications
Associate’s degree in human services or related field required, or high school diploma and 2 years of experience in a human services field. 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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Family Visitation Coach
role at
Samaritas 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. Compensation and Availability
Hourly wage: $15 per hour. Mileage reimbursement for travel between visit locations. Flexible schedule: at least two days per week during afternoon and evening hours. 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 review progress and reinforce strengths. Intervene as necessary to ensure child safety and that conversations are appropriate. Provide transportation for foster children to and from family visits. Supervise children during appointments at home, office, or other appropriate sites. Observe parent/child interactions, document closely, and report strengths and concerns to the social worker. Qualifications
Associate’s degree in human services or related field required, or high school diploma and 2 years of experience in a human services field. 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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