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Job description
Now Hiring: Visitation Coach Foster Care
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Status: Full Time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Make a Difference in Family Connections
Are you compassionate, patient, and passionate about helping families reunite and thrive? Join Samaritas as a Visitation Coach and play a meaningful role in supporting parents and children during supervised visits.
In this role, you will work directly with families navigating the foster care systemcoaching parents, ensuring child safety, and strengthening family relationships through guidance and support.
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization dedicated to connecting people with families and communities, empowering them to live their fullest lives, and creating lasting, positive change. Rooted in compassion and service, we are committed to helping those we serve build brighter futures.
Apply today and be part of a team that creates real impact.
About the Role
The Visitation Coach provides individualized, strengths-based coaching to parents whose children have been removed from the home. This position focuses on supporting parents in developing and improving parenting skills while ensuring safe, structured, and supportive family visitation experiences.
Core Responsibilities
Family Coaching and Support
Use a strengths-based approach to coach parents on parenting skills through modeling, instruction, and feedback
Help parents identify goals for visitation and track progress over time
Reinforce parental strengths and encourage positive interactions
Visitation Supervision and Safety Supervise parent-child visits in homes, offices, or community settings
Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
Intervene as needed to maintain appropriate behavior and safe interactions
Observation and Documentation Observe and document parent-child interactions in detail
Report strengths, concerns, and progress to the assigned social worker
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with program requirements
Transportation and Support Services Transport foster children to and from visitation appointments
Provide additional support services in alignment with foster care program requirements
Qualifications
Education
Associate's degree in human services or a related field required
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a human services setting
Experience Knowledge of child development required
At least 1 year of experience in a daycare or school setting strongly preferred
Skills and Knowledge Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
Ability to work with families in sensitive and emotional situations
Understanding of child welfare and family dynamics
Strong observation and documentation skills
Ability to maintain professionalism and boundaries
Additional Requirements
Valid, unrestricted driver's license with a good driving record
Reliable personal transportation and proof of automobile insurance in your name
Safe and clean vehicle suitable for transporting children
Ability to work a flexible and nontraditional schedule, including evenings as needed
Why Join Samaritas
Meaningful, hands-on work supporting families and children
Opportunity to make a direct impact in the foster care system
Supportive, mission-driven team environment
Growth opportunities within human services
Apply Today
If you are passionate about helping families grow stronger and supporting children in safe environments, we encourage you to apply.
Join Samaritas and help create stronger families and brighter futures.
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Worksite address
lowell, MI, 49331, US
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