Family Resource Specialist Supervisor

Family Resource Specialist Supervisor

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division. The Family Resource Unit recruits, trains, and licenses foster families and recommends adoptive families for approval. This position will participate on state and local committees, attend state and local meetings with staff and other professionals, meet with other supervisors as requested and coordinate regularly scheduled staff meetings.

Why Join DPHHS:
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:

• Knowledge of philosophy, principles, and practices of social welfare.
• Knowledge of professional methods and techniques of counseling and social case work.
• Knowledge of laws, rules and practices relating to the social services by federal and state laws.
• Ability to make objective decisions in crisis situations.
• Skill in crisis management and problem-solving.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or another related field.
• 3 years of job-related work experience in Social Work, Leadership Ability, Child Protective Services.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply:

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information:
This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy. Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.