Family Engagement Meeting Coordinator (20504)

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Ability to make critical decision, based on integration of information from multiple sources that may be discrepant, in high stress situations.
• Ability to engage children and families, under difficult circumstances, to gather sufficient information to make accurate and precise decisions.
• Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to communicate information both orally and in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to bring others together, trying to recognize the differences.
• Ability to persuade other to change their minds or behaviors.
• Ability to remain calm when being confronted and to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, even those who do not share the same point of view and may be violent or angry and maintain them over time.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete the essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, databases, email, internet, and other computer programs.  
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or directly related degree.
• Two years of social services work experience, or directly related work experience working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations.
• Child protection work experience preferred.
• 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.