Family Unification Specialist

Company: Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Industry: Mental Health Care Level: Part Time-Regular Location: Havre Community Based - Havre, MT 59501 Compensation: $19.21 - $21.62 Hourly OVERVIEW Position Summary A Family Unification Specialist will support the approach that in most cases, reunification is in the children's best interest when the home and parents are safe. They must be mission and values-driven and possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and desire to be a positive role model in our youth and families' lives. RESPONSIBILITIES Teamwork Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization both individually and as a team member. Participate and 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. Organization Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization. Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it. Support Support families through ongoing coaching, training, and monitoring for safety while providing educational, emotional, and community support systems, risk assessment, and confidentiality to maintain a healthy relationship conducive to client growth through the reunification process (including supervised visitation). Compliance Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization. Culture Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the persons served. Strategy Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals and outcomes. Analysis Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions. Maintenance Complete, update and maintain all necessary documentation within the guidelines set by COA, Montana ARM’s, Contracts, and YBGR Policy and Procedures. REQUIREMENTS Knowledge Competencies or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s). Demonstrated knowledge working with families in the following areas: divorce/separation, family break ups, parenting skills, child abuse and neglect and correlated problems, child development, low income and cultural issues, as well as an understanding of out-of-home placement issues. Understand the role of the family and family system, whether the family is biological, kinship, state foster care, or therapeutic foster care. Experience 21 years old or older. Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana. Professional A combination of previous professional experience and formal education from an accredited university may be considered in lieu of degree. Previous Professional Experience: A minimum of two years of experience working with youth, families, or child protective services. ? Skills Good judgment and decision-making skills. Adept at listening, problem-solving, and teamwork. License License and/or Certification: License to operate passenger vehicle. Education Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in a human services or mental health related field of study. Chemical Must be able to engage individuals suffering from mental health, chemical dependency issues, physical and/or mental disabilities. Technology Good computer skills and able to quickly learn and use YBGR selected software solutions. Communication Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing. Maintenance Obtain and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention. ABOUT US Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit organization, is trusted locally and nationally as a leader in the field of mental health care for children and their families. Each day, YBGR’s employees work with close to 1200 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. YBGR has impacted more than 10,000 youth and their families since 1957 through Residential Services in Billings, Community Based Services throughout Montana, and the Yellowstone Academy in Billings. The principles encompassed by Yellowstone’s Mission Statement and Values lie at the heart of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. These principles relate to and help maintain the moral integrity of our work. Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch directs all its activities, programs, its hiring practices, and develops its goals around these principles. For more information: www.ybgr.org

Salary : $19 - $22