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.
This is a Contingent opportunity that pays $15.00 per hour plus mileage!
Job Summary
Provides individualized coaching to parents whose children have been removed from the home due to abuse/neglect. Supports and enhances the strengths of parents and assists them in acquiring new parenting skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Using a strengths-based model, coach parents on needed parenting skills by modeling, instructing, and prompting.
- 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.
- Provide transportation for foster children to and from family visits.
- 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 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.
