Resource Family Recruiter & Licensing Specialist (Hybrid)

State of Montana; Montana; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) seeks a Resource Family Specialist to recruit and license foster, kinship, guardianship and adoptive families. The role focuses on outcomes for children in need of homes, with emphasis on confidential handling of sensitive information and strong collaboration with partners.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in human services and experience with child welfare, license processes, and family support services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• One year experience working with children or recruitment, licensing or retention of foster parents.
• Ability to work independently in emotionally charged environments.
• Strong knowledge of child welfare practices.
• Confidentiality and data handling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop resource families (foster, kinship, guardianship, adoptive) from initial inquiry to recruitment, retention, licensing, problem resolution, technical assistance and case management.
• Serve as division expert in identifying families best suited to provide safe, nurturing and stable environments for children in need of care.
• Collaborate with partners to support placement stability and family support services.

Skills

Child Welfare

Confidentiality

Independence

Emotional resilience

Written and oral communication

Cooperative relationships

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors degree in human services or related field

Job description

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) seeks a Resource Family Specialist to recruit and license foster, kinship, guardianship and adoptive families. The role focuses on outcomes for children in need of homes, with emphasis on confidential handling of sensitive information and strong collaboration with partners.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in human services and experience with child welfare, license processes, and family support services.