Family Engagement Specialist

Easterseals NH; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life & Disability insurance

PTO starts day one

Up to 9 paid holidays

Job summary

Easterseals Vermont is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist to strengthen families through in-home support and skilled coaching for parents with children in DCF custody.

You will facilitate family meetings, contact extended family for support, and develop genograms while collaborating with the Family Services Division. Extensive training is provided and a driver’s license is required.

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 ensure safe and nurturing time with children in DCF custody.
• Contact extended family members to explore support and create genograms.
• Collaborate with Department of Children and Families - Family Services Division and our offices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

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, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Compensation: $22.96 - $26.71 hourly, dependent upon experience and education.

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

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