Facility Inspector 1 (08020)

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 Office of Inspector General Licensing Bureau.

The Community Residential / Mental Health Surveyor is responsible for the overall licensing for mental health facilities youth care facilities community homes for persons with developmental disabilities and physical disabilities chemical dependency facilities private residential and outdoor programs and various health care facilities. This position conducts inspections often unannounced to assess the care provided to determine compliance with State and Federal requirements. Other duties include recommending licensing action monitoring facilities that have difficulty meeting minimum compliance requirements and assisting new and existing providers in understanding and meeting State requirements for licensure. This position also investigates allegations made of non-compliance on facilities. This position will provide technical assistance and training to licensed facilities.

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) 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 State government operation rules policies and legislative process.

• Knowledge of emotional disorders mental illness physical disabilities chemical dependency and social work.

• Strong and effective investigative skills.

• Ability to work independently without supervision.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with diverse individuals staff supervisors State and Federal government agencies health care providers consumers and other groups.

• Ability to make logical systematic decisions considering the impact on others and to make difficult or unpopular decisions.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

o Bachelors degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences (Social Work Psychology Sociology Family and Consumer Sciences Human Services Education).

o One year of job related work experience.

o Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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 partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.