Job Description

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Disability Employment and Transitions Division, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Bureau.Do you love working with people and have a passion for helping those with disabilities? This position provides administrative support to Disability Employment and Transitions (DET) staff and consumers. Responsibilities include: 1) Creating, proofreading, and editing documents; 2) Maintaining consumer case folders by filing notes, correspondence, and records; and 3) Entering and verifying data, generating reports, and notifying staff of fiscal and case management deadlines.Why Join DPHHSOur mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.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 (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.QualificationsQualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of administrative support and office work.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to recognize and solve problems.
• Meet minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Two years of administrative assistance or office support experience.

How to ApplyTo 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.

• Resume \xe2\x80\x93 Please include dates of employment and your supervisor\xe2\x80\x99s name/phone for each position.
• Cover Letter \xe2\x80\x93 Please describe your experience working with people who live with disabilities.

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 InformationThis 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. The first screening of candidates will take place on June 14, 2024.

Montana State Government