Family Engagement Specialist - St. Albans Programs - Sign on Bonus at NFI Vermont, Inc.

Saint Albans City, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case management, Family engagement, Interpersonal communication, Conflict resolution, Child welfare advocacy, Meeting facilitation, Coordination, Documentation, Crisis intervention, Relationship building

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Family Engagement Specialist - St. Albans Programs - Sign on Bonus Do you want to work in a collaborative learning environment that places high value on employee self-care? NFI VT welcomes the varied experiences and skill sets you have to offer and invites you to join our team. Family Engagement Specialists work directly with families that have involvement with Vermont’s child welfare system. As an FES you will learn the skills to coordinate and facilitate family centered meetings, as well as support parent’s progress in skill building through family time with their children. Through the use of family centered models, FES assist in building bridges between families, foster parents, DCF, and other service providers to enrich the family’s participation in the practice of creating child safety. As an FES, your role as a coordinator/case manager supports the building of connections with children and their extended families. This full-time benefitted position offers tuition reimbursement and a sign-on/retention bonus. This position offers the right person extensive experience in both mental health and child welfare fields with ample opportunity to grow within both systems. Pay range for this position is $23 -$24p/hr. based on experience. We are looking for eager candidates with diverse backgrounds and a willingness to learn new skills to join our tight knit community. The right candidate will be flexible, reliable, and be proficient in interpersonal communications. Come find your path to supporting children and families. Share with us your experiences working with children and families and/or your education in a related field. We can train the right person! Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, ethnic background, disability, or other non-work-related personal trait or characteristic to the extent protected by law. E-Verify Employer #NFI002

Responsibilities

The Family Engagement Specialist coordinates and facilitates family-centered meetings to support families involved with the child welfare system. They act as a case manager to build connections between families, foster parents, and service providers to ensure child safety.