Supportive Visitation Coach - Part Time - Grand Rapids

Supportive Visitation Coach

Do you have a Bachelor Degree in a Human Services-related field? We have a part time position working in our Foster Care Supportive Visitation Program. Hours are most afternoons, but schedule is flexible varied on the family's schedule, with availability of at least two days a week 3 pm to 7 pm is required.

As noted, this afternoon position is fairly flexible, 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. Educating and coaching parents on parenting skills by observing the parent-child interactions, modeling, instructing and prompting, ensuring feedback before and after each session.

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.

The hourly wage for this full time role is $21.10 per hour.

What's In It For You

Some of the benefits you may receive are:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company 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
• Earned Sick Time
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits

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 session

Assess 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 strengths

Intervene as necessary to ensure child safety and ensure content of conversations is appropriate

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 transportation as needed to children and parents before and after parenting sessions

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

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required, with study in the area of parenting, child development, or related area being preferred

Experience

• At least one year field experience working with multi-problem families
• Knowledge of the Bavolek Nurturing Parent Program, the AAPI and the NSCS preferred
• Knowledge of child development and 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