Samaritas
Supportive Visitation Coach (Part-Time) – Empower Families
Are you passionate about supporting families and helping children thrive in safe, nurturing environments? Join us as a Part‑Time Foster Care Supportive Visitation Coach, where your guidance and compassion will help families heal, reconnect, and move forward.
In this impactful role, you’ll supervise and coach family visits for children in foster care, providing a safe space for meaningful interaction and growth. You’ll help parents strengthen their skills, rebuild trust, and work toward reunification—all while ensuring the well‑being of each child.
⏰ Required Availability:
at least two days per week, during afternoon and early evening hours (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM).
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
Compensation:
The hourly wage for this role is $21.10 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
Educate and coach parents on parenting skills by observing parent‑child interactions, modeling, instructing, and prompting; provide feedback before and after each session.
Assess parents pre‑ and post‑service using the AAPI (Adolescent and Adult Parenting Inventory) and the NSCS (Nurturing Skills Competency Scale).
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 that conversations remain appropriate.
Supervise children during appointments at home, office, or other suitable sites.
Observe parent‑child interactions, document closely, and report strengths and concerns to the social worker responsible for the case.
Provide transportation as needed to children and parents before and after parenting sessions.
Provide auxiliary services related to the center’s foster care program in accordance with center, division, organization, and contract requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required (study in parenting, child development, or a related area preferred).
At least one year of field experience working with multi‑problem families.
Knowledge of the Bavolek Nurturing Parent Program, the AAPI, and the NSCS preferred.
Experience in a child care setting or school setting strongly preferred.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a good driving record; proof of automobile insurance required.
Use of a safe and clean vehicle.
Ability to work a flexible schedule or non‑traditional hours.
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In this impactful role, you’ll supervise and coach family visits for children in foster care, providing a safe space for meaningful interaction and growth. You’ll help parents strengthen their skills, rebuild trust, and work toward reunification—all while ensuring the well‑being of each child.
⏰ Required Availability:
at least two days per week, during afternoon and early evening hours (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM).
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
Compensation:
The hourly wage for this role is $21.10 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
Educate and coach parents on parenting skills by observing parent‑child interactions, modeling, instructing, and prompting; provide feedback before and after each session.
Assess parents pre‑ and post‑service using the AAPI (Adolescent and Adult Parenting Inventory) and the NSCS (Nurturing Skills Competency Scale).
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 that conversations remain appropriate.
Supervise children during appointments at home, office, or other suitable sites.
Observe parent‑child interactions, document closely, and report strengths and concerns to the social worker responsible for the case.
Provide transportation as needed to children and parents before and after parenting sessions.
Provide auxiliary services related to the center’s foster care program in accordance with center, division, organization, and contract requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required (study in parenting, child development, or a related area preferred).
At least one year of field experience working with multi‑problem families.
Knowledge of the Bavolek Nurturing Parent Program, the AAPI, and the NSCS preferred.
Experience in a child care setting or school setting strongly preferred.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a good driving record; proof of automobile insurance required.
Use of a safe and clean vehicle.
Ability to work a flexible schedule or non‑traditional hours.
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