Family Engagement Specialist
Easterseals Vermont is the leading agency in the state in working hand-in-hand with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to find family-centered solutions to problems.
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 required
- 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: $40,568 / year
What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on your first day!
- 10 Paid Holidays – includes a Floating Holiday of your choice
- 403 (b) Employer Match – up to a maximum of 3%
- Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
- Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility and student loan repayment for qualifying positions
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Programs: Health coaching, on-site and remote nutritional counseling services, remote and on-site fitness classes, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
- All Employees of Easterseals NH & Farnum are now eligible for DailyPay, a new optional benefit that allows you to access your pay whenever you need it.
We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and Veteran-Friendly Business.
To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Jess: 603-260-4774 or jcarluccio@eastersealsnh.org
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Other details
- Job Family Administrative
- Pay Type Salary
- Hiring Rate $40,568.00
- St Johnsbury, VT, USA