Resource Family Specialist

%3Cfigure class=%22image%22%3E%3Cimg style=%22aspect-ratio:121/121;%22 src=%22https://dphhs.mt.gov/_files/images/montana-logo-4.png%22 width=%22121%22 height=%22121%22%3E%3C/figure%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETo be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http://www.statecareers.mt.gov%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3Ewww.statecareers.mt.gov%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EThe role of the Resource Family Specialist (RFS) is to develop resource families (foster, kinship, guardianship, adoptive) from initial inquiry about becoming a resource for children in need of homes to recruitment, retention, licensing, problem resolution, technical assistance, and case management. The RFS is the division expert in finding families that have the best potential for providing a safe, nurturing and stable environment for children in need of temporary or permanent care.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhy Join DPHHS%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EOur 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EThe %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3EState of Montana%27s 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 w%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3Ehether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications for this Career Opportunity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EStrong knowledge of Child Welfare practices.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3ESolid understanding of confidentiality.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 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Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EAbility to develop cooperative working relationships.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EAbility to analyze diverse and large amounts of information and evaluate results.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EMeet minimum qualifications:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22circle%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EBachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EOne year experience working in professions related to providing services for children or recruitment, licensing or retention of foster parents.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 1.0in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EOther combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, a bachelor’s degree is required.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHow to Apply%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3ETo 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 %22relevant document%22 box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3ECover Letter%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EResume%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3EReferences%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22background-color:white;line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-color-alt:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3ESuccessful 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAdditional Information%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThis position may be eligible for partial telework%26nbsp;within the state of Montana.%26nbsp;Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

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Job Details
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.
Salary: $: 30.05, Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Primary Location: Kalispell
Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services
Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees
Posting Date: Sep 24, 2026, 10:10:49 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Oct 8, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References
Contact Name: Cortney Rose
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: 406-444-3136