Family Engagement Specialist
About the role
We are looking for a Family Engagement Specialist to join our team. Our work is challenging, but we strive to create strong teams and love to learn and laugh together. You will facilitate family meetings and provide in-home support to strengthen families, 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 the 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.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate family meetings and provide in-home support to strengthen families
- Coach parents to have safe and nurturing time with their children placed in DCF custody
- Support parents to meet the needs of their children in the moment
- Call extended family members to explore familial support and create genograms
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, and ability to pass a background check
- Your own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets our coverage limits
Schedule
Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Flexibility to support parents’ individual schedules is preferred. We support a healthy work/life balance in this job.
Pay
$22.00 - $25.75 hourly, dependent upon experience and education.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance
- PTO begins accruing on your first day
- Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice
- Holiday pay for staff scheduled to work during holidays (for programs that remain open)
- 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