Resource Family Specialist (00515)

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Strong knowledge of Child Welfare practices
• Ability to work effectively in emotionally charged environments
• Ability to analyze diverse and large amounts of information and evaluate results
• Ability to develop cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
• One year experience working in professions related to providing services for children or recruitment, licensing or retention of foster parents
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, a bachelor’s degree is required

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 - How has your education and/or work experience prepared you to be successful at this job?
• 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.