Family Engagement Assistant

Easter Seals NH, Inc.; Brattleboro (VT); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Vermont is seeking a Family Engagement Assistant to support families and children, including transportation to services and facilitating contact in office and community settings. This role helps separated families share time safely while staff collaborate to deliver compassionate services.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, a team spirit, and documentation skills. A high school diploma is required; an Associate’s Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; minimum age 18.
• Associate’s Degree and experience in Human Services preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to pass background checks.
• Own reliable vehicle with insurance is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and parents to needed services and provide supported contact in office and community settings.
• Support families by helping them maintain contact when youth are in DCF custody and assist in building a support network.
• Document work completed and maintain clear records; work as part of a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

## Family Engagement AssistantApplylocations: Brattleboro, VTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR2695**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:** $18 - $19 hourly, based upon experience.**What’s in it for you?** We 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 learn more about this role**, please click on the blue **“Apply Now”** button below to submit your application.