Child Protection Specialist Supervisor

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT • 1w ago

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division. This position is responsible for supervising the staff that provides family-centered services within a trauma-informed system to assure safety, permanency, and well-being for children who are at risk of or have been subjected to child maltreatment. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. TheState 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. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations relating to protective services (child safety, permanency, and well-being). Ability to engage children and families to gather sufficient information to make accurate and precise decisions. Ability to identify problems, researching to develop and implement solutions. Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, even those who do not share the same point of view and may be violent or angry, and maintain them over time. Preferred: Knowledge of child maltreatment prevention and treatment and family centered social work practice. Knowledge of the methods and procedures for Child Protection Specialists. Knowledge of the laws and rules pertaining to child protection services such as child safety, permanency and well-being; Indian Child Welfare Act. Meet minimum qualifications: o Bachelor's degree in social work, human services or psychology, or directly related degree. o Four years of child protection work experience or other directly related work experience working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations. o Supervisory work experience preferred. o Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, a bachelor's degree is required. o 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 - Explain why you are passionate about this line of work. Why are you interested in this particular 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, 2026. Title: Child Protection Specialist Supervisor Location: Great Falls Requisition ID: 25142307

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