Family Engagement Assistant

Easterseals; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Vermont is seeking a Family Engagement Assistant to provide crucial support for children and families. The ideal candidate will facilitate safe connections, ensuring a positive environment for reunification while having access to comprehensive benefits and flexible hours.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

PTO accrual from the first day

10 Paid Holidays with a floating holiday

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees

Wellness programs available

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required.
• Reliable vehicle with insurance that meets coverage limits.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and parents to needed services.
• Provide supported contact for families in office and community settings.
• Assist in developing a support network for youth and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Human Services

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 aFamily Engagement Assistantto 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, 30 hour/week position. Hours vary day to day between 8 am and 6 pm.

Compensation:$18 per hour plus mileage reimbursement at the federal rate.

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!

• 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 learn more about this role ,pleaseclick on the blue“Apply Now”button below to submit your application. Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Jess: 603-260-4774 [e-mail]

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