Post Adoption and Guardianship Services Coordinator

Easterseals NH & VT • Barre, VT

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About The Position

Easterseals VT is seeking a Post Adoption and Guardianship Services Coordinator to support Vermont families formed through adoption and guardianship. In collaboration with the State Post Permanency Manager, the coordinator delivers family-centered services focused on normative adoption experiences and early childhood trauma.

The role provides services to families in their homes, helps caregivers implement individual plans of care, supports compliance with case plans, and connects families with preventative and supportive resources. The coordinator also collaborates with parents and other service providers, participates in relevant meetings, and works to establish support groups for families in the assigned catchment area. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with some flexibility in schedule. Starting compensation is $23 per hour, with additional compensation based on relevant experience and education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and implement plans of care for approval by the consulting agency clinician.
• Write contact notes, formal monthly reports, and discharge summaries.
• Provide in-home family services including adjusted parenting education, developmental trauma education, normative adoption development, advocacy, support with school issues, kinship support, and consultation regarding birth parent contact.
• Help families find resources for preventative and supportive services.
• Partner with parents by participating in treatment teams, school teams, coordinated services plan meetings, and other appropriate meetings.
• Attend PPSP quarterly trainings, at least two additional trainings per year related to early trauma or adoption, all VT Consortium trainings and conferences, and all Fostering to Forever classes within the assigned catchment area.
• Visit client homes to meet with caregivers, implement individual plans of care, and ensure compliance with case plans.
• Make diligent efforts to establish and maintain support groups for families formed through adoption and guardianship in the assigned catchment area.
• Testify concerning treatment services in court when subpoenaed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off begins accruing on the first day of employment.
• Up to nine paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of the employee’s choice.
• Holiday pay for staff scheduled to work in programs that remain open during holidays, in accordance with 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
• Career Level: Mid Level