Trauma-Informed Family Support Specialist

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch seeks a Part-time Family Unification Specialist to support trauma-informed services for families in crisis. This role provides services in and out of home, with potential to transition to full-time as caseload grows. Starting hourly pay ranges from $19.21 to $21.62, depending on education and experience.

A driver’s license is required and ongoing supervision is provided. The position emphasizes collaboration with Child Welfare, DPHS, and judicial partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services or mental health related field from an accredited university.
• 21 years old or older.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth, families, or child protective services.
• License to operate a 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.
• Complete, update and maintain all necessary documentation within guidelines set by COA, Montana 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 strategic goals and outcomes of the agency; participate in PQI goals.
• Deal constructively with all other members of the organization.
• Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
• Adhere to all policies, 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Cultural competency

Computer skills

Listening

Non-judgmental

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in human services or mental health

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch seeks a Part-time Family Unification Specialist to support trauma-informed services for families in crisis. This role provides services in and out of home, with potential to transition to full-time as caseload grows. Starting hourly pay ranges from $19.21 to $21.62, depending on education and experience.

A driver’s license is required and ongoing supervision is provided. The position emphasizes collaboration with Child Welfare, DPHS, and judicial partners,