Family Supportive Visitation Coach - West Michigan - ...

?‍?‍?‍? Supportive Visitation Coach (Part-Time) - Empower Families. Rebuild Connections covering Kent, Montcalm and Ionia Counties!Are you passionate about supporting families and helping children thrive in safe, nurturing environments? Join us as aPart-Time Foster Care Supportive Visitation Coach, where your guidance and compassion will help families heal, reconnect, and move forward.In this impactful role, you’ll supervise and coach family visits for children in foster care, providing a safe space for meaningful interaction and growth. You’ll help parents strengthen their skills, rebuild trust, and work toward reunification—all while ensuring the well-being of each child.⏰ Required Availability:We’re looking for candidates who can commit toat least two days per week, with availability duringafternoon and early evening hours (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM).Welcome to Samaritas Nation!Samaritasis 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 servicesour faith-based company provides.APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!THE HOURLY WAGE FOR THIS FULL TIME ROLE IS $21.10 PER HOUR. Flexible schedule position working in our Foster Care Supportive Visitation Program. Using the Nurturing Parent model, provide intensive and individualized parent-child visit services to families whose children are in foster care, where Reunification is the case goal. Duties and Responsibilities Educate and coach parents on parenting skills by observing parent-child interactions, modeling, instructing, and prompting. Also provide feedback to parents before and after each sessionAssess parents pre- and post-service using the AAPI (Adolescent and Adult Parenting Inventory) and the NSCS (Nurturing Skills Competency Skills)Assist parents in identifying their goals for visitations and follow up to review progress and reinforce strengthsIntervene as necessary to ensure child safety and ensure content of conversations is appropriateSupervise children during appointments either at home, office or at other appropriate sitesObserve parent/child interactions and closely document. Report strengths and concerns to the social worker with case responsibilityProvide transportation as needed to children and parents before and after parenting sessionsProvide auxiliary services related to center’s foster care program in accordance with center, division, organization, and contract requirementsJob Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required, with study in the area of parenting, child development, or related area being preferredExperience At least one year field experience working with multi-problem familiesKnowledge of the Bavolek Nurturing Parent Program, the AAPI and the NSCS preferredKnowledge of child development and experience in a day care setting or school setting strongly preferredAdditional Work Requirements Automobile travel required. Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record required. Valid proof of automobile insurance requiredUse of a safe and clean vehicleAbility to work a flexible schedule or nontraditional hours#fostercare #socialwork #humanservices #kentcounty #kentjobs #montcalmjobs #ioniajobs #youth

Created: 2025-10-17