CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES

OF THE FLATHEAD NATION

PO BOX 278

PABLO MT  59855

(406) 675-2700

PERSONNEL OFFICE FAX: (406) 675-2711

WEBSITE ADDRESS:  www.csktribes.org

E-mail: shelley.grenier@cskt.org

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TITLE:                            Family Support Specialist            

                                      (Contract position)

LOCATION:                    Department of Human Resource Development

SALARY:                        $23.31 - $24.49 per hour, plus benefits

CLOSING DATE:             Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

This position is (not) a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy.  A favorable determination resulting from a completed Background Investigation is required prior to your placement in this position.  The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period.

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.

• Incumbent will meet with families for safety plan compliance, recognizing if there's an ongoing issue or if it's been resolved;
• Verify compliance of all assigned Voluntary Protective Service Agreements and maintain bi-weekly and/or monthly contact with parents, depending upon needs;
• Incumbent transports parents in conducting official business and obtaining support services as needed;
• Conduct home visits as needed;
• Has the ability to decipher the family's ecosystem and determine services that are needed; follow-up effectively with all staffing levels, and parents;
• Ability to work independently at a fast pace; flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours as needed, including evenings and weekends;
• Ability to locate people and addresses when last address known is un-occupied; Data entry of case information into the computer utilizing the Montana State System MFSIS data base;
• Incumbent will provide DNA and urinary drug analysis testing, as needed;
• Documentation of pertinent information; case notes, observed interaction between parents and children, assessments, screening.
• Collaboration with other programs for case planning purposes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION)

• 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (AS DETERMINED BY THE INTERVIEW):

• Interested applicants may obtain further information by requesting a copy of the full position description from the Tribal Personnel Office (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259/1040.

SUBMIT:

1. Complete Tribal employment application.
2. Copy of relevant academic transcripts and training certificates.
3. Copy of current valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.
4. Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT.
5. If claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted.

• FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO:  Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, telephone (406) 675-2700 Ext. 1259/10470.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  Christina Griffin, CPS Program Manager @ 675-2700 Ext. #1398