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Job Description
YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives and having a positive impact. We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's lives•to help them heal and recover!
Company:
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Industry:
Mental Health Care Level:
Full Time Location:
Great Falls Community Based•Great Falls, MT 5940
Compensation:
$19.21•$21.62 Hourly
OVERVIEW
Position Summary At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Family Support Specialists are catalysts for positive change, helping youth and families build stronger, healthier futures. This role blends compassionate in-home, school-based, and community support with evidence-based interventions to foster the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children. By empowering youth to thrive in their homes, schools, and communities, Family Support Specialists make a lasting difference in daily life and beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Direct Youth Support:
Provide consistent, therapeutic support in school, home, and community environments in compliance with agency standards.
Organizational Contribution:
Support YBGR's mission and strategic goals by participating in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) initiatives and organizational objectives.
Client Care Develop Individualized Plans:
Create and implement evidence-based intervention strategies tailored to the unique needs of each youth.
Collaboration:
Partner with treatment teams, supervisors, educators, community stakeholders, and families to ensure comprehensive care and support for youth. Meet with assigned Therapist for weekly case consultation, training, and guidance.
Documentation Documentation:
Accurately complete all required documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in compliance with agency standards.
Performance Professional Representation:
Maintain professional conduct and represent YBGR positively to internal and external stakeholders.
Ongoing Development:
Participate in regular supervision, professional development, and required training.
Other Duties:
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support agency operations and client needs.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications Must be at least 21 years of age. Successful completion of fingerprint criminal background check and child abuse registry clearance as required by the State of Montana. Bachelor's degree in a human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years human services experience = Bachelor's degree; each year of post-secondary human services education = 1 year experience). Willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention certifications. Initiative Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a treatment team, including with the assigned school district. Demonstrated ability to build rapport with youth and families while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries. Consistent attendance and reliability in performance of duties. Sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and the ability to remain composed in high-stress situations. Skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and conflict resolution. Proficiency in electronic documentation, typing at least 35 words per minute; familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 preferred. Will be required to drive company or personal vehicle to other YBGR locations and/or families' homes, schools, and communities to meet with employees, youth, families, or other stakeholders. Commitment to YBGR's values: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.
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.
