FOSTER CARE VISITATION COACH - KALAMAZOO
Must have afternoon, evening and weekend availability- Minimum of 1 or 2 days weekly. Shift hours 2PM to 6PM
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 is required.
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!
This position has a pay rate of $15.00 hourly
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employmentCompany paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals Awesome Employee DiscountsUKG Wallet - Pre-Pay OptionsPlus, many more benefits Retirement Plan (403b) – ContributionsAwesome Employee DiscountsUKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options _________________________________________________________________________________
Duties and Responsibilities
Using a strengths-based model, coach parents on needed parenting skills by modeling, instructing, and promptingAssist 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 appropriateProvide transportation for foster children to and from family visitsSupervise 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 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 requiredUse of a safe and clean vehicleAbility to work a flexible schedule or nontraditional hours
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