Social Service Technician

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• 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
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• 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
• Basic knowledge of child development and parenting skills
• 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 in this position?
• 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 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 $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026.