Visitation Coach, Foster Care II

Samaritas • Kalamazoo, MI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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!

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in human services or related field required or high school degree and 2 years of experience in a human services field
• Knowledge of child development
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in a day care setting or school setting strongly preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule or nontraditional hours

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees