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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.
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at .
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Disability Employment and Transitions Division.
This position provides guidance and counseling to individuals with disabilities in achieving employment outcomes. Responsibilities include developing individual rehabilitation plans counseling consumers on job and career development goals providing on-site job coaching or assistive devices approving purchasing and monitoring the quality of goods and services and consulting and coaching Workforce partners community rehabilitation providers businesses and other stakeholders on serving individuals with disabilities.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety well-being 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 psychosocial assessment and vocational rehabilitation counseling.
- Skill in working with individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to be sensitive respectful and communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds cultures and languages.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation counseling disability studies human services business administration special education psychology or communications or another field that reasonably prepares individuals to work with consumers and employers.
- One year of experience in rehabilitation counseling career counseling human services or human resources.
- Equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
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.
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 partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
