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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.
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as a Direct Support Professional at the Intensive Behavior Center.
TheIntensive Behavior Center (IBC)is an intensive shortterm treatment facility in Boulder Montana for individuals who have intellectual disabilities. This 12bed facility provides an environment for building healthy effective and fulfilling lives so those receiving treatment can live successfully in the community after discharge.
Direct Support Professionals (DSP)provide assistance and support to clients in maintaining a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include:
- Providing clients with routine emotional and physical care.
- Transporting clients to treatments vocational and recreational activities.
- Documenting clients interaction and participation with activities.
This position is eligible for a hiring incentive up to $7500 for hires that start before 12/31/ out more by visitingwork4dphhs.
Why Join DPHHS:
Our mission at DPHHS is serving 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.
The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage retirement plans paid vacation 15 days per year) sick leave 12 days per year) and holidays 11 per year) 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.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:
- Basic knowledge of developmental behavioral and psychiatric disorders.
- Knowledge of practices and methods for providing care.
- Ability to make observations and report information accurately.
- Ability to handle with high stress situations.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred one year of experience providing care to individuals with developmental behavioral or psychiatric disorders.
- Experience/knowledge of techniques and responsibilities surrounding the use of physical restraint and methods to avoid such use.
How to Apply:
This Position is posted ongoing with frequent review of candidates.
Employment Type
Full Time
