Family Engagement Specialist
Family Engagement Specialist
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Job Description:
Are you interested in doing meaningful missiondriven work with families Are you looking for an agency that ensures a good worklife balance and is familyfriendly Then come join our Easterseals Vermont team!
We are looking for a Family Engagement Specialist to join our team in our Morrisville VT office! 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 inhome 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:
- Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
- Two years of human services experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
- Valid drivers 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 MondayFriday. We are hoping for flexibility to support parents individual schedules. We support a healthy work/life balance in this job.
Compensation: Starting $20 hourly. Additional compensation is based upon degree ($20.50 for Associates degree; $21.00 for Bachelors degree; $22.50 for Masters degree).
Whats in it for you We offer a comprehensive benefits package for fulltime eligible employees including:
- Medical Dental Vision Life & Disability
- 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
- Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
- Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
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:or
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