Family Engagement Specialist

Easterseals NH; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package:Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

PTO from day one

9 paid holidays + floating holiday

403(b) employer match up to 3%

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Student loan repayment after one year

Wellness programs: counseling and well

Job summary

Easterseals Vermont is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist to work with families and provide in-home support to strengthen family bonds. You will facilitate family meetings, coach parents of children under DCF custody, and help families meet daily needs in the moment.

You will also reach out to extended family to build a support network and create genograms. The role emphasizes sensitivity to trauma, substance use, domestic violence, and poverty, with extensive training and supervision

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 in their homes.
• Coach parents to have safe and nurturing time with their children who are in DCF custody.
• Support families to meet the needs of their children in the moment.
• Call extended family members to explore familial support and create genograms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Driving

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, between the hours of 8:30am - 5pm. We are hoping for flexibility to support parents’ individual schedules. We support a healthy work/life balance in this job.

Compensation:

Starting $22 hourly.

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 paidholidays annually, plus one floatingholidayof your choice. For programs that remain open duringholidays, staff scheduled to work will receiveholidaypay 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