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Foster Care Family Visitation Coach (Part-Time)......
Support Families. Strengthen Bonds. Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about helping families reconnect and heal? We’re looking for a dedicated
Part-Time Foster Care Visitation Coach
to supervise and support family visits for children in foster care in
Kent, Moncalm and Ionia counties.
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!
_________________________________________________________________________________
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
Automobile travel required. Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record required. Valid proof of automobile insurance required
Use of a safe and clean vehicle
Ability to work a flexible schedule or nontraditional hours
#humanservices #socialwork #childwelfare #youth #family #fostercare
Foster Care Family Visitation Coach (Part-Time)......
Support Families. Strengthen Bonds. Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about helping families reconnect and heal? We’re looking for a dedicated
Part-Time Foster Care Visitation Coach
to supervise and support family visits for children in foster care in
Kent, Moncalm and Ionia counties.
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!
_________________________________________________________________________________
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
Automobile travel required. Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record required. Valid proof of automobile insurance required
Use of a safe and clean vehicle
Ability to work a flexible schedule or nontraditional hours
#humanservices #socialwork #childwelfare #youth #family #fostercare