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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Senior and Long Term Care Adult Protective Services.
The Adult Protective Services Investigator investigates adult abuse neglect and exploitation referrals to develop service plans for adults at of this position include conducting investigations interventions and placement of abuse neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults; providing recommendations and support to the vulnerable adult their families or others who may be involved in the vulnerable adults life; and preparing case records to accurately report and allow the Department to take the necessary steps to implement intervention plans.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health safety and well-being and to 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 adult abuse neglect and exploitation.
- Skill in dealing with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
- Knowledge of the family systems principles and practices of social work and social services delivery.
- Ability to maintain a calm and objective demeanor during periods of stress and pressure defusing possible volatile situations.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in social work (preferred) Psychology Human Services Sociology Counseling or a closely related field.
- Two years of job related work experience in social work human services working with elderly disabled adults or intellectually disabled adults.
- Protective services experience preferred.
- Other combinations of directly related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Must complete National Adult Protective Services Core Competency Certificate Program within 2 years of hire date.
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 is a mandatory reporter of suspect abuse neglect or exploitation of individuals over the of 60 and those with disabilities over the age of 18.
This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1 2025.
This position may be eligible for telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
This position will be based in the in the Helena area and will cover Silver Bow Powell Deer Lodge and Lewis and Clark Counties.
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