Child Protection Specialist (Region 2 - North Central)
Montana State Government
- Great Falls, MT Cut Bank, MT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ability to make critical decisions, based on integration of information from multiple sources that my be discrepant, in high-stress situations.
- Ability to engage children and families, under difficult circumstances, to gather sufficient information to make accurate and precise decisions.
- Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
- Ability to communicate information both orally and in writing so others will understand.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Required bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related degree.
- Two years of social services work experience, or directly related work experience, working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations.
- Other combinations of related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Preferred:
- Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of native peoples.
- Knowledge of child development, child maltreatment prevention and treatment, and family centered social work practice.
- Cover Letter which includes:
- Preferred work location(s)
- How your education and work experience prepared you to be successful in this position
- Resume
- References