Child Protection Specialist Region 4 - Southwest
Child Protection Specialist Region 4 - Southwest
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Job Description
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division.
The Child Protection Specialist provides familycentered services within a traumainformed system to assure safety permanency and wellbeing for children who are at risk of or have been subjected to child maltreatment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to conducting timely assessments of reports of child maltreatment in accordance with requirements of state and federal statues and agency policy using standardized safety assessment tools and decisionmaking guides. Documenting and communicating safety threats to all involved including preparation of affidavits for District Court when necessary. Providing appropriate level of intervention to assure safety of all families in need of Child Protective Services (CPS); continuously reviews progress made by families to eliminate safety threats. Engaging families in the establishment of a permanency plan when needed and required and assures plan follows order of placement preference as set forth in statue and policy. Assures child(ren) is evaluated and assessed to determine medical and psychological needs throughout the case.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve health safety wellbeing 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.
TheState of Montanas 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 whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
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.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
- Ability to make critical decisions based on integration of information from multiple sources that my be discrepant in highstress 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 bachelors 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 casebycase 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.
How to Apply
To 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 relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
- Cover Letter which includes:
- Preferred work location(s)
- How your education and work experience prepared you to be successful in this position
- Resume
- References
Successful 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.
Additional Information
This position supports the Child and Family Services Division Region 4 which includes the following cities: Butte Bozeman Anaconda Livingston and Dillon. Work locations will vary depending on availability and community needs.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
