Child Protection Specialist (03729) - ( 23140413 )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an exciting opportunity within the Child and Family Services Office in Miles City.

Our mission at DPHHS is to improve and protect the health, well-being, and self-reliance of all Montanans throughout every stage of their life. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. Whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience, DPHHS has the opportunity for you!

This position provides family-centered services within a trauma-informed system to assure safety, permanency, and wellbeing for children who are at risk of or have been subjected to child maltreatment.

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy.

What We Can Offer You

The State of Montana's 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 program. Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities within the largest state agency in Montana.

What You Can Offer Us

• Ability to make critical decisions, based on integration of information from multiple sources that may be discrepant, in high-stress situations.
• Ability to engage children and families, under difficult circumstances, to gather sufficient information to make accurate and precise decisions.
• Ability to remain calm when being confronted and to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, even those who do not share the same point of view and may be violent or angry and maintain them over time.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or psychology, or directly related degree.
  • Two years of social services work experience, or directly related work experience, working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations.
  • Other combinations of directly related education and experience maybe considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact Heidi Greenback at Heidi.greenback@mt.gov.

How to Apply

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 uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.

Supplemental Question: How has your education and/or work experience prepared you to be successful in this position?

To be considered for any DPHHS position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass all DPHHS specific background check(s) relevant to each position. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position will be posted until filled with frequent screening of applications.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 26.55 - 26.55 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Shift : Day Job Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Primary Location : Miles City Other Locations : Glendive, Wolf Point Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date : Feb 3, 2023, 4:18:36 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Apr 5, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Supplemental Questions (Refer to Job Posting)

Contact Name : Heidi Greenback | Contact Email : Heidi.Greenback@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-0656