Family Engagement Assistant

Easterseals NH & VT; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

PTO accrues from day one

9 paid holidays annually

Floating holiday of your choice

403(b) employer match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Student loan repayment after one year

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals Vermont is seeking a Family Engagement Assistant to support families by transporting children and parents to services and facilitating safe, productive time together.

The role involves coordinating with the DCF Family Services Division, documenting work, and communicating clearly by phone and in person. Training is provided; a driver's license and vehicle are required. Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm aligns with program hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• An Associate’s Degree and experience in Human Services preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; background check and fingerprinting required.
• Own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets coverage limits.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and parents to needed services and provide supported contact for families within office and community settings.
• Call family members when youth come into DCF custody to help develop a support network.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

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 Assistant 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 Assistant, responsibilities include transporting children and parents to needed services as well as providing supported contact for children and parents within office and community settings, to allow separated families to have safe and productive time with each other. In addition, Family Engagement Assistants may call family members when youth come into DCF custody, to assist in the development of a support network for those youth and their families. While we work closely with Department of Children and Families - Family Services Division, we have our own separate and comfortable offices!An ideal candidate would have excellent communication skills (phone and in-person), be able to document work completed and be a strong team player. Training and supervision are provided.Qualifications:This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent. (Minimum age of 18 years old.) An Associate’s Degree and experience in Human Services is preferred, but not required.Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting are required.Your own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets our coverage limits is required.Hours: This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position. Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm.Compensation: $19.80 hourlyWhat’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & DisabilityPTO 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 employmentStudent loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employmentWellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessationTo learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application.EOE#INDESVT