Family Services Coordinator

About the role

This position coordinates services for children and families, supports and advocates for children and caregivers, implements the shelter's children’s program, consults with DCF, supports families with DCF involvement, and participates in collaborative systems work in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for children and families
• Support and advocate for children and caregivers
• Implement the shelter’s children’s program
• Consult with Department of Children and Families (DCF)
• Support families with DCF involvement
• Participate in collaborative systems work in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human service field (Social Work, Counseling, Childhood Education, etc.) or equivalent education/experience
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required; bilingual abilities are a plus
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work sensitively with diverse populations and in high-stress environments
• A highly motivated and responsible individual with the ability to relate to a wide variety of people in a nonjudgmental, positive, and competent manner
• Excellent presentation and education skills and ability to relate to children/youth
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications, including databases, email and internet-based tools
• Confidentiality for all program survivors
• Provide and receive appropriate feedback, address, and manage conflict and maintain professionalism
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and access to reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate good organizational and crisis intervention skills
• Must have a clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and access to reliable transportation

Skills

• Confidentiality for all program survivors
• Provide and receive appropriate feedback, address, and manage conflict and maintain professionalism
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and access to reliable transportation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous time off
• A retirement plan
• Discounted gym membership

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.