Youth & Family Empowerment Specialist

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

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) seeks a Family Support Specialist 2 to empower youth and families through in-home support and evidence‑based interventions that strengthen emotional, social, and physical well‑being. You’ll work within a collaborative care team to design personalized plans and deliver hands‑on support that helps youth thrive at home, in school, and in the community.

Starting salary ranges from $20.38 to $22.94 per hour, based on education and experience, with an 11‑step

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fingerprint background check and child abuse registry clearance as required by the State of Montana.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Empower Families: Assess needs and deliver targeted interventions that strengthen the family system and promote lasting change.
• Design Impactful Plans: Develop individualized strategies using evidence-based practices to support youth in overcoming challenges.
• Deliver Direct Support: Provide care in diverse settings including in the home, school, and community, in compliance with agency standards.
• Collaborate for Success: Partner with treatment teams, supervisors, educators, clinicians, families, and community stakeholders to build comprehensive treatment plans.
• Documentation: Accurately complete all required documentation in the EMR system in compliance with agency standards.
• Drive Organizational Excellence: Contribute to agency-wide goals through active participation in PQI initiatives.
• Model Professionalism: Represent YBGR with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to its core values.
• Champion Safety & Compliance: Uphold all organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Lead with Initiative: Identify challenges and proactively seek solutions that benefit youth and families.
• Engage in Growth: Participate in regular supervision, coaching, and ongoing training to enhance your impact.
• Honor Diversity: Serve with cultural humility and awareness of the socioeconomic backgrounds of those you support.
• Adapt and Contribute: Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission of YBGR and client needs.

Skills

Rapport building

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

Typing 35 wpm

MS Office 365

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) seeks a Family Support Specialist 2 to empower youth and families through in-home support and evidence‑based interventions that strengthen emotional, social, and physical well‑being. You’ll work within a collaborative care team to design personalized plans and deliver hands‑on support that helps youth thrive at home, in school, and in the community.

Starting salary ranges from $20.38 to $22.94 per hour, based on education and experience, with an 11‑step