Family Engagement Specialist
About The Position
Easterseals Vermont is seeking a mission-driven and family-friendly Family Engagement Specialist to join their team. This role involves facilitating family meetings and providing in-home support to strengthen families. The specialist will coach parents on safe and nurturing interactions with children in DCF custody, assist in meeting children's needs, and engage extended family members to explore support systems and create genograms. The position requires understanding complex family issues such as trauma, substance use, domestic violence, mental health, and generational poverty. Extensive training and supervision are provided.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
- Two years of human services experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
- Valid driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check
- Own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets coverage limits
Responsibilities
- Facilitate family meetings
- Provide in-home support to strengthen families
- Coach parents on safe and nurturing time with their children
- Support parents in meeting their children's needs
- Call extended family members to explore familial support
- Create genograms
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life & Disability
- PTO begins accruing on your first day
- Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
