Samaritas
Foster Care Visitation Coach - Kalamazoo, MI
Samaritas, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, 49006
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 includeat 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!
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
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.
#socialwork #humanservices #youth #childwelfare #fostercare
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Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled (https://careers-samaritas.icims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&in_iframe=1&hashed=-435624383)
Requisition Number2025-11798
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftVaried
Work HoursVaried
Position LocationUS-MI-Kalamazoo
Work Environment:Onsite
Benefits Available:Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance
Exact WageUSD $15.00
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 includeat 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!
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
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.
#socialwork #humanservices #youth #childwelfare #fostercare
Apply for this position online (https://careers-samaritas.icims.com/jobs/11798/foster-care-visitation-coach---kalamazoo%2c-mi/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336059921)
Email this position to a friend
Need help finding the right job?
Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled (https://careers-samaritas.icims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&in_iframe=1&hashed=-435624383)
Requisition Number2025-11798
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftVaried
Work HoursVaried
Position LocationUS-MI-Kalamazoo
Work Environment:Onsite
Benefits Available:Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance
Exact WageUSD $15.00