Position Details
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.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This position has a pay rate of $44,700 annually
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
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
Provide support services for the Transitional Foster Care (TFC) program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Respond immediately to referral/intake calls from contractor
Coordinate placements with designated shelter staff or foster parents by contacting them to arrange for placement. Track all referral and placements
Develop and maintain the on call/intake schedule and assignments of intakes in coordination with the program supervisor
Complete the required program data sheets and submit to the appropriate individuals within the required timeframe
Coordinate discharges of youth with the assigned team and sponsor. Prepare the discharge packet and give to the identified travel escort
Make travel arrangements in a cost efficient manner by following Samaritas policies
Identify the travel escort by utilizing the Samaritas procedures
Provide oversight, leadership and train travel escorts
Track the sponsor's payments and refunds for each youth's travel
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
High School Diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in human services related field preferred
Experience
Three years of progressively responsible office experience
Knowledge of and experience working with refugee or immigrant children preferred
Travel coordination experience preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to be on-call 24/7 to respond to intakes
Understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the individuals served
Ability to work constructively with staff, clients and referral/funding source
Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to compute payments and refunds
Ability to effectively speak, read and write English language; ability to prepare business letters, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Bi-lingual skills in Spanish-English preferred
Detail orientated with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively
Ability to effectively utilize various computer programs, proficiency in Microsoft office applications
Ability to maintain confidentiality with personnel and client information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to read, speak and write English using proper grammar, diction and style. Ability to communicate expectations clearly and professionally, and to effectively utilize a teamwork approach with staff of all levels
Strong leadership skills, with ability to provide direction and guidance to staff
Understands and follows instructions
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Requisition Number2025-11606
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftDay
Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids
Work Environment:Onsite
Benefits Available:Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance
Exact WageUSD $44,720.00
