Family Preservation Parent Partner - Oakland County

Family Preservation Parent Partner - Oakland County Now Hiring: Family Preservation Parent Partner Your Lived Experience Through a Successful Foster Care or CPS Case is so Valuable. Samaritas is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Parent Partner to join our MiFamily Together Preservation Program . This unique role uses the Building a Brighter Future Parent Partner Model , connecting families involved in child welfare services with mentors who have successfully navigated similar experiences. YOU can Make a Difference Through Shared Experience Samaritas is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Parent Partner to join our MiFamily Together Preservation Program . This unique role uses the Building a Brighter Future Parent Partner Model , connecting families involved in child welfare services with mentors who have successfully navigated similar experiences. The new team member we seek has lived parenting experience, having successfully navigated a personal CPS case. YOUR lived experience having moved positively through to YOUR closed CPS case could help other families working through a similar situation. Our contract with the State dictates our Parent Partner must have lived experience navigating the child welfare system, including personal involvement with Child Protective Services that resulted in successful case closure and family stabilization. Have you navigated a personal CPS case successfully to closure? This could be the new full time job you've been looking for. As a Parent Partner, you'll provide encouragement, advocacy, guidance, and hope to parents working toward positive outcomes for their families, just like you did. YOUR lived experience will help empower others, strengthen family connections, and support long‑term success. This role has flexible hours that will include evenings and weekends to accommodate each family's availability and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on parents who have found themselves in the same situation you did. Encourage them. Help them build the skills the desperately are seeking to preserve and strengthen their family! What You'll Do As a Parent Partner, you will: 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. Assist 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. What We're Looking For Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience Required: 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. Compassionate, empathetic, and person-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. Why Join Samaritas? Meaningful work that changes lives Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to use your lived experience to empower others Mission‑driven organization dedicated to strengthening families and communities If you've overcome challenges, discovered your strength, and want to help other families find theirs, we'd love to hear from you. Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samaritas