Family Unification Specialist - Bozeman

Yellowstone Boys And Girls Ranch • Bozeman, MT

256d • $20 - $22

About The Position

At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, we count on our Family Unification Specialist(s) to support a trauma-informed environment. They are primarily responsible for providing services to families in crisis, who are involved with Child and Family Services, or during a divorce or parenting plan. Family Unification Specialists will provide services to families both in and out of the client's home. Salary reflects steps 1-5 of an 11-step pay schedule.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience providing in-home services to youth and families.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in a human services or mental health related field of study.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• License to operate passenger vehicle.
• Good computer skills and able to quickly learn and use YBGR selected software solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Obtain and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization both individually and as a team member.
• Engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.
• Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.
• Participate in emergency on-call rotation as assigned by supervisor.
• Support families through weekly meetings while providing educational, emotional, and community support systems, risk assessment, and confidentiality.
• Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.
• Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the persons served.
• Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency.
• Identify problems and seek out solutions.
• Complete, update and maintain all necessary documentation within the guidelines set by COA, Montana ARM's, Contracts, and YBGR Policy and Procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree