Family Evaluator I 11006
Family Evaluator I 11006
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Job Description
The first review of applications will be May 5 2025. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:
Resume Please include dates of employment and your supervisors name/phone number for each position.
Cover Letter
Three Professional References
Applications with missing required documents will not be reviewed for the hiring process.
When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a oneyear probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check including the Child Protection Services registry. Travel may be required and working hours may include evenings & weekends.
The Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community and further your career. As a serviceoriented employer we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent accessible responsive impartial and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and Montana.
Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch:
- Work/life balance
- Family friendly policies
- Dedicated and caring colleagues
- Health coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
- Opportunities and room for professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF
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Job Overview: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.
Work includes assessing needs and best interests of children in divorce cases aiding in reducing parental conflict assisting in negotiating and developing an appropriate interim and longterm parenting plan determining and making necessary referrals and preparing reports of findings and recommendations to the court. The nature of cases handled include but are not limited to parenting plan disputes parent and grandparent access and underage marriage applicants. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment discretion and decision making. Work is performed under the general supervision of a professional supervisor and in accordance with court orders professional social worker practices and procedures and Title 40 41 and 42 of the Montana Code Annotated. Work is evaluated through meetings reports and annual review of performance for the quality of services provided to clients and the thoroughness of reports prepared.
Job Duties:
- Reviews questionnaires and references submitted on behalf of the parties; assesses the need for additional information; obtains information from several agencies or professionals; conducts indepth investigations of backgrounds of clients and all parties involved; conducts comprehensive interviews and determines need for and makes referrals to community and state agencies; follows up on cases with agencies.
- Conducts home visits/parentchild observations to observe interactions of parents and children; meets with the parties jointly when necessary.
- Reviews information and prepares a report to the court with recommendations for a parenting plan and/or counseling parenting classes or treatment regarding areas of concern.
- Attends settlement conferences and confers with attorneys; attends meetings of community social agencies.
- Coordinates case management after parenting plan is finalized; guides the implementation of the parenting plan by working with the parents to resolve misunderstandings; conducts dispute resolution sessions to help the parties reach consensus; assists the parties in any mutually agreed modification of the original parenting plan.
- Works with couples who have applied for conciliation under Montanas conciliation law; prepares a report to the court with findings and recommendations.
- Meets with underage marriage applicants to determine whether the underage person or persons have the ability to take on the responsibilities of marriage; prepares a report to the court with findings and recommendations.
- Researches new referrals at district court and files copied information in files; supervises visitations as necessary or refers parties to qualified supervisors in cases where supervision is ordered.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):
Considerable knowledge of the principles methods and practices of social work including child development domestic abuse child abuse sexual abuse addictions mental illness divorce issues and family dynamics.
Considerable knowledge of community resources for children and parents.
Considerable knowledge of themethods of gathering social histories and related information conducting comprehensive interviews assessing information and preparing findings and recommendations.
Considerable knowledge of effective written and verbal communication techniques.
Ability to apply the principles methods and practices of social work including child development domestic abuse child abuse sexual abuse addictions mental illness divorce issues and family dynamics.
Ability to accurately document contacts/observations and enter into database.
Ability to organize time and effectively manage workload.
Ability to gather social histories and related information conduct comprehensive interviews assessing information and preparing findings and recommendations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the district court judges and staff; private and state human service agencies; professional groups; and the public.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.
Ability to be perceptive versatile flexible yet firm and matteroffact when necessary.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with upset angry and emotionally charged people and resolve conflicts.
Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
Working Conditions:
The work is performed primarily in an office environment and involves exposure to normal everyday risks which require normal safety precautions typical of offices. Work may subject the employee to verbal abuse and physical harm from irate or highly emotional parents children friends or relatives of clients.
Physical Demands:
This position requires activities such as sitting for long periods standing bending stooping reaching climbing stairs lifting moving and carrying light to medium objects and operating office equipment.
Licensure and Certification Requirements:
Possession of a valid Montana drivers license may be required for some positions; proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle on State business.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
The minimum qualifications are a Bachelors Degree in human services or related field and oneyear of social service/criminal justice experience or an equivalent combination of education training and/or experience. Experience in domestic relations conflict resolution and report preparation is preferred.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys 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.State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Employment Type
Full Time
