Family Preservation Parent Partner - Warren, MI
About the role
At Samaritas, we believe every family deserves support, hope, and the opportunity to thrive. As one of Michigan’s leading human services organizations, we connect people to families and communities, empower them to live their fullest lives, and create a ripple effect of positive transformation. Our mission is inspired by the Good Samaritan—meeting people where they are with compassion, understanding, and care. If you're passionate about helping families overcome challenges and creating brighter futures, we invite you to join us. Samaritas is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Parent Partner to join our MiFamily Together Preservation Program. This unique role uses the Building a Brighter Future Parent Partner Model, connecting families involved in child welfare services with mentors who have successfully navigated similar experiences. As a Parent Partner, you'll provide encouragement, advocacy, guidance, and hope to parents working toward positive outcomes for their families. Your lived experience can help empower others, strengthen family connections, and support long-term success. This position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact in your community every day.
Responsibilities
- Build trusting relationships with families through phone, virtual, and face-to-face engagement.
- Encourage participation and engagement in case plan activities and services.
- Complete all required Building a Brighter Future and agency trainings.
- Collaborate closely with MiFamily Together advocates, child welfare workers, and community partners.
- Help parents understand and successfully navigate the child welfare process.
- Support and advocate for healthy parent-child connections and family rights.
- Empower parents to identify their strengths, needs, and goals.
- Connect families with valuable community resources and support systems.
- Assist