The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an exciting opportunity within the Disability and Employment Transitions Division.

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 individualized vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities in achieving employment outcomes. Responsibilities include specific administrative and rehabilitation assistance to one or more vocational rehabilitation professionals; conducts intake interview with clients, make vendor payments, provides counseling on job and career development, provides job search assistance services, case management, provides customer service to individuals with disabilities and local businesses, and works with network workforce partners in local communities. This position is funded by a grant through December 31, 2023.

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.

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

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography, and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography, and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in human services field including but not limited to Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Sciences, and Education including Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education.
  • One year of experience in career counseling, social work, or human services. Other combinations of education and experience will be 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 Sarina Crews at Sarina.Crews@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
• Undergraduate Transcripts

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 is open until filled with frequent screenings.