State of Vermont - Rutland, VT
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
The Department for Children & Families' Family Services Division Rutland Office is seeking professional level Interim Family Services Workers to join our team of dedicated staff in supporting children, families and communities. Our goal is to promote safety, permanency, wellbeing and law abidance for children in need. Your role may involve conducting assessments related to child abuse and neglect or delinquency and/or providing ongoing services to at-risk families, children in state care, or youth on juvenile probation. We work in partnership with parents, relatives, educators, law enforcement, community-based service providers, courts, foster parents, and others. The work we do is meaningful, challenging and critical to the safety and well-being of Vermont's children and families. This is an interim position with an end date of May 2026.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments related to child abuse and neglect or delinquency.
- Provide ongoing services to at-risk families, children in state care, or youth on juvenile probation.
- Collaborate with parents, relatives, educators, law enforcement, community-based service providers, courts, and foster parents.
Requirements
- Professional level experience in family services or related field.
- Knowledge of child welfare laws and regulations.
- Ability to conduct assessments and provide services to families and children.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working with at-risk families and children.
- Familiarity with community resources and services available for families.
Benefits
- Meaningful and impactful work in the community.
- Opportunity to support children and families in need.
