Impactful Family Engagement Specialist | In-Home Support

Easterseals VT; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life & Disability

PTO from day one

Paid holidays

Floating holiday

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals Vermont seeks a Family Engagement Specialist to support families in their homes and strengthen parenting skills. You will facilitate family meetings, coach parents of children in DCF custody, and build extended-family support networks.

Extensive training and supervision are provided; flexible full-time schedule; competitive benefits. Sign-on bonus offered, with tax withholdings as applicable.

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 placed in DCF custody.
• Call extended family members to explore familial support and create genograms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Human services experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Easterseals Vermont seeks a Family Engagement Specialist to support families in their homes and strengthen parenting skills. You will facilitate family meetings, coach parents of children in DCF custody, and build extended-family support networks.

Extensive training and supervision are provided; flexible full-time schedule; competitive benefits. Sign-on bonus offered, with tax withholdings as applicable.