Family Engagement Specialist

Easterseals NH & VT • Rutland, VT

16h

About The Position

The Family Engagement Specialist facilitates family meetings and provides in-home support to strengthen families in their homes. The role includes coaching parents to have safe, nurturing time with children placed in DCF custody and supporting parents in meeting their children’s needs in the moment. The specialist also contacts extended family members to explore familial support and create genograms.

The position works closely with the Department of Children and Families - Family Services Division, while maintaining separate, comfortable offices. Candidates should understand complex issues affecting families, including past trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, mental health issues, and generational poverty. Extensive training and supervision are provided.

This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility sought to support parents’ individual schedules. The organization describes the role as supporting a healthy work/life balance. Compensation is $22.00–$25.75 per hour, dependent upon experience and education.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Own a 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 issues facing families, 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 their children who are placed in DCF custody.
• Support parents in meeting their children’s needs in the moment.
• Call extended family members to explore familial support.
• Create genograms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for full-time, eligible employees.
• PTO begins accruing on the first day.
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of the employee’s choice.
• Holiday pay, in accordance with program guidelines, for staff scheduled to work in programs that remain open during holidays.
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed