Resource Family Specialist

State of Montana; Billings (MT); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services seeks a Resource Family Specialist to develop and support resource families for children in need of homes. You will lead recruitment, licensing, retention and case management across diverse cases, ensuring safety and stability for children.

The role requires strong child welfare knowledge, confidentiality, and excellent communication to collaborate with families and agencies, including telework options within Montana state policy.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
• One year experience in services for children or recruitment, licensing or retention of foster parents.
• Ability to work independently and in emotionally charged environments.
• Strong knowledge of child welfare practices.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to develop cooperative relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Develop resource families (foster, kinship, guardianship, adoptive) from inquiry to recruitment and licensing.
• Provide technical assistance and case management.
• Resolve problems and evaluate results.
• Build cooperative working relationships with stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Child Welfare knowledge

Confidentiality

Independent work

Emotional resilience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Descripción del empleo

Job Description - Resource Family Specialist (26142446)

Position Title:

Resource Family Specialist - ( 26142446 )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division.

The role of the Resource Family Specialist (RFS) is to develop resource families (foster, kinship, guardianship, adoptive) from initial inquiry about becoming a resource for children in need of homes to recruitment, retention, licensing, problem resolution, technical assistance, and case management. The RFS is the division expert in finding families that have the best potential for providing a safe, nurturing and stable environment for children in need of temporary or permanent care.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Strong knowledge of Child Welfare practices.

Solid understanding of confidentiality.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work effectively in emotionally charged environments.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Ability to develop cooperative working relationships.

Ability to analyze diverse and large amounts of information and evaluate results.

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.

One year experience working in professions related to providing services for children or recruitment, licensing or retention of foster parents.

Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, a bachelor’s degree is required.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana.Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary

$30.05 - 30.05 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular

Schedule

Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 20 % of the Time

Primary Location

Billings Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Sep 28, 2026, 2:43:34 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Oct 13, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Information

Contact Name : Cortney Rose | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.