Resource Family Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), Child and Family Services Division, is hiring a Resource Family Specialist (RFS). The specialist develops resource families—including foster, kinship, guardianship, and adoptive families—from initial inquiry through recruitment, retention, licensing, problem resolution, technical assistance, and case management. The RFS serves as a division expert in identifying families with strong potential to provide safe, nurturing, and stable environments for children needing temporary or permanent care.

The position may be eligible for partial telework within Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must comply with state policy. Applicants must submit a state application, cover letter, resume, and references through the Montana State Careers website. Successful applicants must pass relevant background checks and reference checks before an offer is extended.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of child welfare practices.
• Solid understanding of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work 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; other combinations of related education and experience may be considered case by case, but a bachelor’s degree is required.
• One year of experience in professions related to providing services for children or to recruitment, licensing, or retention of foster parents.

Responsibilities

• Develop resource families, including foster, kinship, guardianship, and adoptive families.
• Support families from initial inquiry through recruitment, retention, and licensing.
• Provide problem resolution and technical assistance to resource families.
• Provide 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
• 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