Social Service Technician (00295)

What You Can Offer Us

• Basic knowledge of child development.
• Basic knowledge of parenting skills.
• Ability to develop respectful, constructive, and cooperative working relationships with others and engage families and children.
• Ability to be aware of others’ reactions and understand why they react as they do.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
  • High school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Two years of social services work experience, or other directly related work experience, working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations.
  • Other combinations of related education and work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of native peoples is highly preferred.

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.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References
• 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.