Family Engagement Specialist

Easter Seals Vermont, Inc.; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disab.

PTO from day one

Holiday pay

403(b) employer match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easter Seals Vermont, Inc. is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist to support families in their homes by facilitating meetings and coaching parents of children in DCF custody. You will help families engage extended relatives and build genograms, enhancing the stability and well-being of children.

Extensive training and supervision are provided. The role emphasizes work-life balance in a family-friendly environment with a strong commitment to supporting communities and empowering lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Two years of human services experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a background check are required, Your own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets our coverage limits is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate family meetings and provide in-home support to strengthen families.
• Coach parents to ensure safe and nurturing time with children in DCF custody.
• Call extended family members to explore familial support and create genograms.
• Collaborate with the Department of Children and Families - Family Services Division and work in our offices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

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 Specialist 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 Specialist, you will be responsible for facilitating family meetings and providing in-home support to strengthen families in their homes. You will coach parents to have safe and nurturing time with their children who are placed in DCF custody, and support them to meet the needs of their children in the moment. You will also call extended family members to explore familial support and create genograms. While we work closely with Department of Children and Families - Family Services Division, we have our own separate and comfortable offices! We are searching for candidates who understand the complex issues facing families including past trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, mental health issues and generational poverty. Extensive training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
• Two years of human services experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a background check are required, Your own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets our coverage limits is required.

Hours

Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. We are hoping for flexibility to support parents’ individual schedules. We support a healthy work/life balance in this job.

Compensation

$22.00 - $25.75 hourly, dependent upon experience and education.

What’s in it for you?

• 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 #INDESVT

Ready to make a meaningful difference every day? Become part of a dynamic team dedicated to elevating all abilities, empowering lives, and fostering positive impact in the community. Join the Easterseals NH & VT family, where your passion meets purpose.

Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives.

Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here.

We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.