Supportive Visitation Coach - Kalamazoo

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to “Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple”. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!

We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.

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Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Educate and coach parents on parenting skills by observing parent-child interactions, modeling, instructing, and prompting. Also provide feedback to parents before and after each session
2. Assess parents pre- and post-service using the AAPI (Adolescent and Adult Parenting Inventory) and the NSCS (Nurturing Skills Competency Skills)
3. Assist parents in identifying their goals for visitations and follow up to review progress and reinforce strengths
4. Intervene as necessary to ensure child safety and ensure content of conversations is appropriate
5. Supervise children during appointments either at home, office or at other appropriate sites
6. Observe parent/child interactions and closely document. Report strengths and concerns to the social worker with case responsibility
7. Provide transportation as needed to children and parents before and after parenting sessions
8. Provide auxiliary services related to center’s foster care program in accordance with center, division, organization, and contract requirements

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required, with study in the area of parenting, child development, or related area being preferred

Experience

• At least one year field experience working with multi-problem families
• Knowledge of the Bavolek Nurturing Parent Program, the AAPI and the NSCS preferred
• Knowledge of child development and experience in a day care setting or school setting strongly preferred

Additional Work Requirements

• Automobile travel required. Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record required. Valid proof of automobile insurance required
• Use of a safe and clean vehicle
• Ability to work a flexible schedule or nontraditional hours

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