Family Engagement Assistant

at Easter Seals in Rutland, Vermont, United States 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 Assistant to join our team! Our work is challenging, but we strive to create strong teams and love to learn and laugh together! As a Family Engagement Assistant, responsibilities include transporting children and parents to needed services as well as providing supported contact for children and parents within office and community settings, to allow separated families to have safe and productive time with each other. In addition, Family Engagement Assistants may call family members when youth come into DCF custody, to assist in the development of a support network for those youth and their families. While we work closely with Department of Children and Families - Family Services Division, we have our own separate and comfortable offices! An ideal candidate would have excellent communication skills (phone and in-person), be able to document work completed and be a strong team player. Training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. (Minimum age of 18 years old.) An Associate's Degree and experience in Human Services is preferred, but not required. Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting are required. Your own reliable vehicle with insurance that meets our coverage limits is required.

Hours:

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm position. This is a 40 hour/week role, but we can consider candidates interested in a 30 hour/week schedule.

Compensation:

$18 hourly, with additional compensation based upon experience. What's in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including: 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 EOE Apply online at: https://easterseals.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ESNH_VTcareers To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account