Parent Partner - Flint, MI

About the role

Samaritas is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Parent Partner to join our MiFamily Together Preservation Program. This role uses the Building a Brighter Future Parent Partner Model to connect families involved in child welfare services with mentors who have successfully navigated similar experiences.

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.
• Aid parents in building protective factors that promote family stability and resilience.
• Facilitate monthly voluntary support groups for caregivers participating in services.
• Provide transportation support when needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Personal experience with a previously open CPS or foster care case that was successfully closed.
• No current CPS investigations or substantiated child welfare concerns within family dynamics.

Skills & Qualifications

• Willingness to complete Building a Brighter Future Parent Partner training.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Caregiver-centered approach when working with children and families.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a strong driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet family needs.