The Department for Children and Families is one of the largest departments in Vermont state government.
Current Job Openings
To view all current job postings, go to the VT Department of Human Resources Website.
Ongoing Recruitment
DCF regularly recruits for the following positions:
ESD Benefits Program Specialist:
Determines the eligibility of people who apply for benefits like 3SquaresVT, Fuel Assistance, and Reach Up.
- Watch this short video about what it means to be a BPS in the State of Vermont.
- Watch a realistic job preview video about similar work in New Hampshire (Family Services Specialist).
- See the job specifications.
Family Services Worker:
Helps make sure children and youth are safe from abuse and abide by the law.
- Watch this short video about child welfare work in Vermont.
- Watch a realistic job preview video about child protection work in New Hampshire.
- See the job specifications.
- Review the new worker checklist to see the opportunities you'll have for learning.
- Learn about the training provided through the Vermont Child Welfare Training Program.
Family Services Case Aide:
Helps Family Services workers with tasks related to case management and client services.See the job specifications for Human Services Case Aide | Human Services Case Aide II
Family Services Resource Coordinator:
Recruits, licenses, and supports foster/kinship foster parents for children in state custody.
- See the job specifications.
Benefits of Working for the State
Benefits include paid leave, health/dental insurance, a pension plan, life insurance, opportunities for growth and promotion, and more. Learn more in the Employee Section of the Department of Human Resources website.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
DCF filed the EEOP Utilization Report with the Department of Justice as a requirement of receiving Juvenile Justice Awards. It analyzes relevant labor market data and our employment practices to identify possible barriers to the participation of women and minorities in all levels of our workforce.