Family Engagement Specialist

Job Description

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 facilitate family meetings and provide 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, support them to meet the needs of their children in the moment, and 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.

• ​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 and support a healthy work/life balance in this job.

Starting $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).

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• 10 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice
• 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

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