Family Engagement Assistant

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1404503 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 aFamily Engagement Assistantto 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: - This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent. (Minimum age of 18 years old.) An Associates 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 position, 30-40 hours per week. We can consider candidates interested in part-time, if desired. Compensation:$18 - $19 hourly, based upon experience. **Whats 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 paidholidays annually, plus one floatingholidayof your choice. For programs that remain open duringholidays, staff scheduled to work will receiveholidaypay 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: Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Jess: 603-260-4774 or [email protected]