Family Engagement Specialist

Job Description 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! We are looking for a Family Engagement Specialist to join our team. As a Family Engagement Specialist, you will facilitate family meetings and provide in‑home support to strengthen families, coach parents to create safe and nurturing environments for children placed in DCF custody, support them to meet the needs of their children, 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. Responsibilities Facilitate family meetings. Provide in‑home support to strengthen families. Coach parents to create safe and nurturing environments for children in DCF custody. Support families to meet the needs of their children. Call extended family members to explore familial support and create genograms. 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. Your own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets our coverage limits is required. Hours Full time, 40 hours per week Monday–Friday. Flexibility to support parents’ individual schedules. Healthy work/life balance. Compensation Starting at $20 per hour. Additional compensation is based upon experience and degree ($20.50 for Associate’s degree; $21.00 for Bachelor’s degree; $22.50 for Master’s degree). Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage. 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 per 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 and reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Easterseals VT