Social Service Technician (00295)

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Basic knowledge of child development.
• Ability to develop respectful, constructive, and cooperative working relationships with others and engage families and children.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheet, word processing, database, email, internet, and other computer programs.
• 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.

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 – How has your education and/or work experience prepared you to be successful for this position?
• Resume with previous Supervisors and contact information

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 telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.50 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.