Family Engagement Specialist

About the role

Are you interested in doing meaningful, mission‑driven work with families? Are you looking for an agency that ensures a good work‑life balance and is family‑friendly? Then come join our Easterseals Vermont team! Our work is challenging, but we strive to create strong teams and love to learn and laugh together.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate family meetings and 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, and support them to meet the needs of their children in the moment.
• Call extended family members to explore familial support and create genograms.
• Work closely with the Department of Children and Families – Family Services Division while maintaining separate, comfortable offices.
• Seek candidates who understand the complex issues facing families, including past trauma, substance use disorders, domestic violence, mental health issues, and generational poverty.
• Receive extensive training and supervision.

Qualifications

• 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 are required.
• Own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets our coverage limits is required.

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.
• For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay 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: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

Pay

$22.00 - $25.75 hourly, dependent upon experience and education.

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday. Flexibility to support parents’ individual schedules is offered, supporting a healthy work/life balance.