Family Engagement Assistant

Easterseals VT; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from day one

Holiday pay

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals Vermont is hiring a Family Engagement Assistant to transport families to services, provide supervised contact, and support youth in DCF custody when needed. The role emphasizes strong communication and teamwork in a family-friendly office and community setting.

Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and reliable vehicle; an Associate’s degree or human services experience is preferred. Training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent (18+). An Associate’s Degree and Human Services experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and parents to needed services and provide supported contact within office and community settings.
• Call family members when youth come into DCF custody to aid in developing a support network.
• Document work completed and work effectively as part of a team; training and supervision are provided.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Documentation

Phone & in-person communication

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

$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

EOE