Family Engagement Specialist

Easterseals NH • Middlebury, VT

3d • $22 - $26

About The Position

Easterseals Vermont is seeking a Family Engagement Specialist to facilitate family meetings and provide in-home support to strengthen families. The specialist coaches parents whose children are in DCF custody to spend safe, nurturing time with their children and helps them respond to their children’s needs in the moment. The role also involves contacting extended family members to explore familial support and creating genograms. The position works closely with the Department of Children and Families – Family Services Division, while maintaining separate, comfortable offices. Candidates should understand complex family issues, including past trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, mental health issues, and generational poverty. Extensive training and supervision are provided.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets the organization's coverage limits.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field preferred.
• Two years of human services experience preferred.
• Understanding of complex family issues, including past trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, mental health issues, and generational poverty.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate family meetings.
• Provide in-home support to strengthen families in their homes.
• Coach parents to have safe and nurturing time with children placed in DCF custody.
• Support parents in meeting their children’s needs in the moment.
• Contact extended family members to explore familial support.
• Create genograms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• PTO begins accruing on the first day of employment.
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of choice.
• Holiday pay for staff scheduled to work in programs that remain open during holidays, according to 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, including nutritional counseling services and reimbursement programs for weight loss and tobacco cessation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed