Trauma-Informed Family Reunification Specialist

Youth Dynamics of Montana; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Family Unification Specialist to support trauma-informed services for families in crisis, including those involved with Child and Family Services. The role covers in-home and community-based support, focusing on reunification for children's best interests.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services or mental health field, plus relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth, families, or child protective services.
• License to operate passenger vehicle.

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.
• Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals and outcomes.
• Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization.
• Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
• Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.
• Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.
• Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it.
• Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.
• Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the persons served.
• Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.
• Participate in emergency on-call rotation as assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Listening skills

First Aid/CPR certification

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or mental health

Experience considered in lieu of degree

Tools

YBGR software

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Family Unification Specialist to support trauma-informed services for families in crisis, including those involved with Child and Family Services. The role covers in-home and community-based support, focusing on reunification for children's best interests.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services or mental health field, plus relevant experience.