Foster Care Visitation Coach - Grand Rapids

FOSTER CARE VISITATION COACH - GRAND RAPIDS -28 Hours Weekly - Very Flexible Scheduling

MONDAY - FRIDAY 2 : 30p - 7p

Do you have an associate’s degree in human services or related field OR a high school degree and 2 years of experience in a day care setting or school setting?

We have an opening for a Visitation Coach in our Grand Rapids Foster Care program at $15.00 an hour. This person-focused, compassionate team member provides individualized coaching to parents whose children have been removed from the home due to abuse / neglect, supporting and enhancing the strengths of parents and assists them in acquiring new parenting skills.

Consider this fulfilling role!

AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL REQUIRED INCLUDING valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record required. In addition, valid / current proof of automobile insurance registered IN YOUR NAME required.

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

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About Samaritas :

Samaritas is a state-wide 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.

Since 1934 - when were named Lutheran Charities - Samaritas has been committed to providing a safe and healthy pathway to brighter futures.

In 1959, the organization merged with a similar group and was renamed Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. In 2016, in light of the growing diversity of our services, stakeholders, donors, congregational support and community partners, the organization re-branded to Samaritas.

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 we provide.

Since 1934, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s troubled families and disadvantaged individuals thrive.

Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care agency with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together.

Samaritas also manages five senior living facilities with a variety of geriatric care options. Additionally, Samaritas has resettlement services for refugees, housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities and homeless families and Affordable Living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing.

Visit samaritas.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook @IAmSamaritas, Twitter @IAmSamaritas or on Instagram @WeAreSamaritas.