Family Unification Specialist
$39,957–$44,970 year
On-siteMissoula, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Provide identified Child Welfare Prevention and Support Services to families in crisis, involving ongoing coaching, training, and monitoring for safety while maintaining a healthy relationship conducive to client growth through the reunification process. Complete assigned training to enhance services offered through the CWPSS program, such as Visit Coaching, and update all necessary documentation within organizational guidelines. Serve as a professional representative of the agency to DPHHS partners and judicial court representatives, actively participating in monthly supervision meetings and emergency on-call rotations. Contribute to strategic goals and performance quality improvement initiatives while modeling the mission and values of the organization.
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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