Family Support Specialist 1

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch•Hamilton, MT

4d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Family Support Specialists help youth and families build stronger, healthier futures. The role combines compassionate in-home, school-based, and community support with evidence-based interventions to promote children’s social, emotional, and physical well-being. Specialists work with treatment teams, educators, and families to develop personalized care plans, address challenges, encourage positive coping strategies, and create safe, nurturing environments for youth. The position is based in Hamilton, Montana, and provides direct therapeutic support in school, home, and community settings. Specialists consult weekly with an assigned Therapist, document services in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), participate in supervision, training, professional development, and organizational quality-improvement initiatives, and represent YBGR professionally. Starting pay is $19.21–$21.62 per hour, based on education and relevant experience; this range reflects steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must successfully complete a fingerprint criminal background check and child abuse registry clearance as required by the State of Montana.
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The stated equivalency is six years of human services experience for a bachelor’s degree, with each year of post-secondary human services education counting as one year of experience.
Ability to build rapport with youth and families while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and conflict resolution.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a treatment team, including with the assigned school district.
Ability to complete electronic documentation and type at least 35 words per minute.
Consistent attendance and reliability in performing duties.
Sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and ability to remain composed in high-stress situations.
Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certifications.
Commitment to YBGR’s values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement evidence-based intervention strategies tailored to each youth’s needs.
Provide consistent therapeutic support in school, home, and community environments in compliance with agency standards.
Collaborate with treatment teams, supervisors, educators, community stakeholders, and families to coordinate comprehensive care and support.
Meet weekly with the assigned Therapist for case consultation, training, and guidance.
Complete required documentation accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and in compliance with agency standards.
Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives and support YBGR’s mission, strategic goals, and organizational objectives.
Maintain professional conduct and represent YBGR positively to internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in regular supervision, professional development, and required training.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support agency operations and client needs.
Drive a company or personal vehicle to YBGR locations and to families’ homes, schools, and communities to meet with employees, youth, families, or other stakeholders.