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Job Description
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child & Family Services Regional Offices.
This position is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support services to Child and Family Services social workers regarding foster care investigative and licensing functions. Responsibilities include: 1) Typing correspondence forms and other miscellaneous documents; 2) Maintaining and updating Foster Care and other child related records; 3) Assisting staff with maintaining demographic information.
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 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.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Skill in researching.
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions including using spreadsheet word processing database email internet and other computer programs.
- Preferred: Knowledge of the social services systems related to child protection issues.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- Two years of job related work experience in administrative support receptionist or other related areas.
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
- 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 may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1 2025 and July 1 2026.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. The first screening of candidates will take place on May 7th 2025.
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
