Family Services Worker

The Department for Children & Families’ Family Services Division is actively seeking compassionate and dedicated Family Services Workers to bolster our team in championing the welfare of children, families, and communities. Our overarching mission is to foster safety, stability, and compliance with the law for children in vulnerable situations. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in conducting assessments related to child abuse and neglect or delinquency, as well as providing essential ongoing support to at-risk families, children under state care, or youth under juvenile probation. Collaboration is key, as we work closely with parents, relatives, educators, law enforcement, community-based service providers, courts, foster parents, and other stakeholders. Join us in this deeply meaningful, challenging, and indispensable endeavor to safeguard and nurture the future of Vermont’s children and families.

Please visit the DCF website for more information and resources to help you decide if this might be the right career for you.

A cover letter regarding your interest and qualifications for this work is required in lieu of a writing sample.  

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in social work.
OR
Bachelor’s degree AND eighteen (18) months of human services casework, including at least six months with a child or youth services caseload where duties included direct responsibility for client intake, assessment, plan development, monitoring, service procurement, and case closure in a formal human services delivery system.
OR
Associate's degree in a human services related field AND two (2) years or more of experience in human services work.
OR
Four (4) years or more of experience in human services work.