Child Protection Specialist

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 identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to communicate information both orally and in writing so others will understand.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• Required Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or 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 related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Preferred:
• Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of native peoples.
• Knowledge of child development, child maltreatment prevention and treatment, and family centered social work practice.

For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact Human Resources.

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.

• Resume
• Professional References
• Cover Letter which includes:
• Preferred work location(s)
• How your education and 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 applicant(s) 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 is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.