The role of the Family Support Specialist is to provide services to at risk families including children who require extra support. The incumbent will receive referrals involving alleged child abuse and/or neglect received from Centralized Intake in Helena, MT. These referrals may involve educational neglect, medical neglect, home environment and sanitary issues and caregiver substance use that affects children. The incumbent will provide supportive services to parents and children via social work counseling on drug exposed infants and child safety, referrals to behavior or substance abuse counseling, home repair, medical appointment planning and transportation. This may include referrals to community resources including cultural classes and events. Incumbent will maintain case notes and may monitor safety plans and Voluntary Protective Service Agreements (VPSA) with parents/guardians. Incumbent will implement Parents As Teachers (PAT) curriculum and participate in the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) model intervention for working with families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology or related field or equivalent of 4 years of experience providing case management services for vulnerable populations or a combination of schooling and experience equaling a total of 4 years.

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