Trauma-Informed Family Reunification Coach

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

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. in Missoula, MT is seeking Family Unification Specialists to support families in crisis and those involved with Child and Family Services.

Positions may be part-time or full-time, with a starting hourly wage between $20.38 and $22.94 depending on education and experience. The role emphasizes reunification, safety, documentation, and collaboration with state agencies, judges, and the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in human services or mental health-related field.
• Two years of experience with youth, families, or child protective services.
• License to operate a passenger vehicle.
• 21 years old or older.
• Ability to engage individuals with mental health, chemical dependency issues, or disabilities.
• Understanding of family systems, divorce/separation and related dynamics.
• Good computer skills and ability to learn agency software.

Responsibilities

• Provide identified Child Welfare Prevention and Support Services to families as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Support families through ongoing coaching, training, and monitoring for safety while providing educational, emotional, and community support systems, risk assessment, and confidentiality to maintain a healthy relationship conducive to client growth through the reunification process (including supervised visitation).
• Complete training as assigned by immediate supervisor to enhance services offered through the CWPSS program, such as Visit Coaching.
• Complete, update and maintain documentation within COA, MT ARM's, Contracts, and YBGR Policy and Procedures.
• Be a professional representative of YBGR to all DPHHS partners and judicial court representatives.
• Contribute to the agency's strategic goals and PQI outcomes; participate as a team member.
• Adhere to policies, safety requirements, and procedures.
• Identify problems and seek solutions; be a professional representative to outside stakeholders.
• Participate in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.
• Be aware of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of those served.
• Engage in required training relevant to the position.
• Participate in emergency on-call rotation as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Listening and communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human services or mental health-related field

Experience + education substitution considered

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Violence Intervention Prevention Certification

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc. in Missoula, MT is seeking Family Unification Specialists to support families in crisis and those involved with Child and Family Services.

Positions may be part-time or full-time, with a starting hourly wage between $20.38 and $22.94 depending on education and experience. The role emphasizes reunification, safety, documentation, and collaboration with state agencies, judges, and the community.