Family Engagement Assistant

Easter Seals VT, Inc.; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Easter Seals Vermont is seeking a Family Engagement Assistant to support families and children across office and community settings. The role involves transportation to needed services and providing supervised contact to maintain safe, productive time for separated families.

The ideal candidate will communicate well in person and by phone, document work accurately, and be a strong team player. Training and supervision are provided; benefits accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent. (Minimum age 18). An Associate’s Degree and experience in Human Services is preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to pass background checks and fingerprinting.
• Own reliable vehicle with sufficient insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and parents to needed services and provide supported contact in office and community settings.
• Call family members when youth come into DCF custody to help build a support network.
• Contribute to a strong team through clear communication; documentation and supervision are provided.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Dependable

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Human Services (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

Full time, 30 hours per week Monday-Friday. We are hoping for flexibility to support clients’ individual schedules. Schedule has potential to increase.

Compensation

$19.80 - $20.80 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