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 statewide administrative support to the Disability Employment and Transitions Division and its multiple programs by ensuring accuracy and completeness of data and supporting documentation for purchasing and contract management, and general administrative duties.
This position will be part-time, scheduled for 30 hours per week.
Why Join DPHHS

Our 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without jeopardizing quality.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and organize their own work and work efficiently.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Two years of directly related experience such as data entry, bookkeeping, purchasing, or administrative assistant.
• One year experience working with people with disabilities and the public.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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.

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone for each position.
• Cover Letter - 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 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. The first screening of candidates will take place on July 8, 2024.