Family Engagement Specialist

Job Description:

Are you interested in doing meaningful, mission‑driven work with families? Join our Easterseals Vermont team as a Family Engagement Specialist. You will facilitate family meetings, provide in‑home support, coach parents with children in DCF custody, and engage extended family to strengthen support networks.

• Facilitate family meetings and provide in‑home support to strengthen families in their homes.
• Coach parents to create safe and nurturing environments for their children placed in DCF custody.
• Support families in meeting the needs of their children in the moment.
• Call extended family members to explore support and create genograms.
• Collaborate with the Department of Children and Families – Family Services Division.

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field (preferred).
• Two years of human services experience (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a background check.
• Own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets coverage limits.

Hours:

Full time, 40 hours per week Monday‑Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Flexibility is provided to support parents’ individual schedules.

Starting at $20.00 per hour. Additional compensation based on experience and degree: $20.50 for an Associate’s degree; $21.00 for a Bachelor’s degree; $22.50 for a Master’s degree.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage.
• PTO begins accruing on the first day.
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice.
• Holiday pay for staff scheduled to work during holidays.
• 403(b) employer match up to 3%.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year.
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.