Family Engagement Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Healthcare
Family Advocacy & Support Services
Sign‑on Bonus
$2,000 paid at 3 and 6 months of continued full‑time employment. The bonus is subject to all taxes, deductions and voluntary deductions elected.
Job DescriptionAre you interested in doing meaningful, mission‑driven work with families? We are looking for a Family Engagement Specialist to join our team. As a Family Engagement Specialist, you will facilitate family meetings, provide in‑home support, coach parents to create safe and nurturing time with their children placed in DCF custody, support them to meet their children’s needs in the moment, call extended family members to explore support and create genograms.
We work closely with the Department of Children and Families – Family Services Division while maintaining our own comfortable offices.
- 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. We are hoping for flexibility to support parents’ individual schedules. We support a healthy work/life balance in this job.
CompensationStarting $20.96 hourly. Additional compensation is based upon experience and degree: $21.46 for Associate’s degree; $21.96 for Bachelor’s degree; $23.46 for Master’s degree.
BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time, eligible employees, including:
- 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: 603‑260‑4774 or jcarluccio
EOE
Seniority Level- Entry level
- Full-time
- Other
- Hospitals and Health Care
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