Family Engagement Specialist

Overview

Are you interested in doing meaningful, mission-driven work with families? Are you looking for an agency that ensures a good work-life balance and is family-friendly? Then come join our Easterseals Vermont team!

We are looking for a Family Engagement Specialist to join our team. Our work is challenging, but we strive to create strong teams and love to learn and laugh together. As a Family Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for facilitating family meetings and providing in-home support to strengthen families in their homes. You will coach parents to have safe and nurturing time with their children who are placed in DCF custody, and support them to meet the needs of their children in the moment.

You will also call extended family members to explore familial support and create genograms. While we work closely with the Department of Children and Families - Family Services Division, we have our own separate and comfortable offices. We are searching for candidates who understand the complex issues facing families including past trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, mental health issues and generational poverty.

Extensive training and supervision are provided.

Responsibilities include: Facilitate family meetings and provide in-home support to strengthen families; coach parents to provide safe and nurturing time with children in DCF custody; support families to meet children’s needs in the moment; call extended family members to explore familial support and develop genograms; collaborate with the Department of Children and Families — Family Services Division; contribute to a supportive, family-centered approach in a respectful, trauma-informed environment.

• 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 are required

• Your own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets our coverage limits is required

Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:30am - 5pm. We are hoping for flexibility to support parents’ individual schedules. We support a healthy work/life balance in this job.

Starting $20 hourly. Additional compensation is based upon experience and degree ($20.50 for Associate’s degree; $21.00 for Bachelor’s degree; $22.50 for Master’s degree).

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

• PTO begins accruing on your first day

• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines

• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%

• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment

• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment

• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

To submit your application, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button. Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Jess:  or jcarluccio

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