Family Support Specialist 2

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Lewistown (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. is seeking a Family Support Specialist 2 to design personalized plans and deliver hands-on in-home support that strengthens youth, families, and their communities.

Starting salary ranges from $20.38 to $22.94 per hour, reflecting steps on an 11-step pay scale. Eligible candidates possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and will undergo background checks and registrations as required by Montana.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Fingerprint background check and child abuse registry clearance per Montana.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or an equivalent mix of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Empower families by assessing needs and delivering targeted interventions.
• Design individualized plans using evidence-based practices to support youth.
• Deliver direct support in home, school, and community per agency standards.
• Collaborate with therapists, educators, families, and others to build treatment plans.
• Accurately complete documentation in the EMR system per agency standards.
• Contribute to agency-wide PQI initiatives and organizational excellence.
• Represent YBGR with professionalism and uphold values.
• Drive to locations to meet with families and youths as needed.
• Engage in supervision and ongoing training to enhance impact.
• Respect diversity and practice cultural humility in service delivery.

Skills

Rapport with Youth

Interpersonal skills

Documentation proficiency

Independent & collaborative work

Safety and ethics

Education

Bachelor's in human services or related field

Equivalent ed/experience (6 yrs exp = Bachelor)

Job description

At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR), Family Support Specialists are changemakers—driving transformation in the lives of youth and families. This role is a powerful blend of compassion, strategy, and action, delivering in-home support and evidence-based interventions that strengthen emotional, social, and physical well-being.

As a Family Support Specialist 2, you’ll be at the heart of a collaborative care team, designing personalized plans and delivering hands‑on support that empowers youth to thrive—in their homes, schools, and communities. Your work creates safe, nurturing environments where resilience grows, and futures are reimagined.

Starting Salary Range

$20.38 - $22.94 per hour. Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule. The starting salary will be determined based on the applicant’s education and relevant experience.

Daily And Monthly Responsibilities

• Empower Families: Assess needs and deliver targeted interventions that strengthen the family system and promote lasting change.


• Design Impactful Plans: Develop individualized strategies using evidence-based practices to support youth in overcoming challenges.


• Deliver Direct Support: Provide care in diverse settings including in the home, school, and community, in compliance with agency standards.


• Collaborate for Success: Partner with treatment teams, supervisors, educators, clinicians, families, and community stakeholders to build comprehensive treatment plans. Meet with assigned Therapist for weekly case consultation, training, and guidance.


• Documentation: Accurately complete all required documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in compliance with agency standards.


• Drive Organizational Excellence: Contribute to agency-wide goals through active participation in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives.


• Model Professionalism: Represent YBGR with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to its core values.


• Champion Safety & Compliance: Uphold all organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards.


• Lead with Initiative: Identify challenges and proactively seek solutions that benefit youth and families.


• Engage in Growth: Participate in regular supervision, coaching, and ongoing training to enhance your impact.


• Honor Diversity: Serve with cultural humility and awareness of the socioeconomic backgrounds of those you support.


• Adapt and Contribute: Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission of YBGR and client needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.


• Successful completion of fingerprint criminal background check and child abuse registry clearance as required by the State of Montana.


• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years human services experience = Bachelor’s degree; each year of post‑secondary human services education = 1 year experience).

Required Abilities/Skills

• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with youth and families while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and conflict resolution.


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a treatment team.


• Proficiency in electronic documentation, typing at least 35 words per minute; familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 preferred.


• Consistent attendance and reliability in performance of duties.


• Sound judgment, ethical decision‑making, and the ability to remain composed in high‑stress situations.


• Will be required to drive company or personal vehicle to other YBGR locations and/or families homes, schools, and communities to meet with employees, youth, families, or other stakeholders


• Commitment to YBGR’s values: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.


• Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certifications.