Resource Family Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Resource Family Specialist (RFS) develops resource families—including foster, kinship, guardianship, and adoptive families—from their initial inquiry about providing a home for children through recruitment, retention, licensing, problem resolution, technical assistance, and case management. The RFS serves as the division expert in identifying families with strong potential to provide a safe, nurturing, and stable environment for children who need temporary or permanent care.

This career opportunity is with the Child and Family Services Division of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). The position may be eligible for partial telework within Montana, subject to conditions set by the supervisor and state policy.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of child welfare practices.
• Solid understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in emotionally charged environments.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to analyze diverse and large amounts of information and evaluate results.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field; a bachelor’s degree is required even if an alternative combination of related education and experience is considered.
• One year of experience in professions related to providing services for children or in foster parent recruitment, licensing, or retention.

Responsibilities

• Develop foster, kinship, guardianship, and adoptive resource families from initial inquiry through recruitment and retention.
• Conduct licensing-related work with resource families.
• Resolve problems and provide technical assistance and case management.
• Identify families with the potential to provide safe, nurturing, and stable environments for children needing temporary or permanent care.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Work/life balance
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level