Family Unification Specialist- Midtown Billings
$39,957–$44,970 year
On-siteBillings, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Provide Child Welfare Prevention and Support Services to families in crisis, including those involved with Child and Family Services, divorce, or parenting plans. Support clients through ongoing coaching, training, and monitoring for safety while delivering educational, emotional, and community resources to facilitate reunification. Complete assigned training to enhance services within the CWPSS program and maintain all documentation per COA, Montana ARM, and YBGR policies. Represent the organization to DPHHS partners and judicial courts, participate in monthly supervision meetings, and adhere to emergency on-call rotation. Transition from part-time to full-time based on caseload needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in a human services or mental health related field of study
- A combination of previous professional experience and formal education from an accredited university may be considered in lieu of degree
- 21 years old or older
- A minimum of two years of experience working with youth, families, or child protective services
- License to operate passenger vehicle
- Demonstrated knowledge working with families in the following areas: divorce/separation, family break ups, parenting skills, child abuse and neglect and correlated problems, child development, low income and cultural issues, as well as an understanding of out-of-home placement issues
- Understand the role of the family and family system, whether the family is biological, kinship, state foster care, or therapeutic foster care
- Must be able to engage individuals suffering from mental health, chemical dependency issues, physical and/or mental disabilities
- Shall demonstrate personal characteristics such as being non-judgmental, compassionate, and can establish and maintain a trusting relationship with clients and outside stakeholders
- Good computer skills and able to quickly learn and use YBGR selected software solutions
- Good judgment and decision-making skills
- Obtain and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention
- Display regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work
- Adept at listening, problem-solving, and teamwork
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing
- Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana
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