In-Home Family Support & Engagement Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO accrues from day one

Holidays

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH & VT is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist in Middlebury, VT. This full-time role (40 hours/week) focuses on strengthening families through in-home support, facilitating family meetings, and coaching parents to provide safe, nurturing interactions for children in DCF custody.

You will reach out to extended family, explore support networks, and help families build genograms while navigating complex issues such as trauma and substance use. Extensive training is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field is preferred.
• Two years of human services experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills are required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record is required; background check required.
• Own reliable vehicle with insurance meeting coverage limits is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate family meetings and provide in-home support to strengthen families.
• Coach parents to ensure safe and nurturing interactions for children in DCF custody.
• Reach out to extended family to explore support and create genograms.

Skills

Two years of human services experience

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Driver's license

Vehicle with insurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Easterseals NH & VT is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist in Middlebury, VT. This full-time role (40 hours/week) focuses on strengthening families through in-home support, facilitating family meetings, and coaching parents to provide safe, nurturing interactions for children in DCF custody.

You will reach out to extended family, explore support networks, and help families build genograms while navigating complex issues such as trauma and substance use. Extensive training is provided.