Visitation Coach, Foster Care - Kalamazoo, MI

About the Role

The Visitation Coach provides individualized, strengths-based coaching to parents whose children have been removed from the home. This position focuses on supporting parents in developing and improving parenting skills while ensuring safe, structured, and supportive family visitation experiences.

Responsibilities

• Use a strengths-based approach to coach parents on parenting skills through modeling, instruction, and feedback
• Help parents identify goals for visitation and track progress over time
• Reinforce parental strengths and encourage positive interactions
• Supervise parent-child visits in homes, offices, or community settings
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
• Intervene as needed to maintain appropriate behavior and safe interactions
• Observe and document parent-child interactions in detail
• Report strengths, concerns, and progress to the assigned social worker
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with program requirements
• Transport foster children to and from visitation appointments
• Provide additional support services in alignment with foster care program requirements

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in human services or a related field required OR High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a human services setting
• Knowledge of child development required
• At least 1 year of experience in a daycare or school setting strongly preferred

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
• Ability to work with families in sensitive and emotional situations
• Understanding of child welfare and family dynamics
• Strong observation and documentation skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism and boundaries

Additional Requirements

• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a good driving record
• Reliable personal transportation and proof of automobile insurance in your name
• Safe and clean vehicle suitable for transporting children
• Ability to work a flexible and nontraditional schedule, including evenings as needed

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Wage: $16.00 per hour
Status: Contingent

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization dedicated to connecting people with families and communities, empowering them to live their fullest lives, and creating lasting, positive change. Rooted in compassion and service, we are committed to helping those we serve build brighter futures.