Administrative Assistant 2

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child & Family Services, Regional Offices. This position is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support services to Child and Family Services social workers regarding foster care, investigative and licensing functions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Skill in researching
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• 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
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Two years of job related work experience in administrative support, receptionist or other related areas
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the social services systems related to child protection issues

Responsibilities

• Typing correspondence, forms, and other miscellaneous documents
• Maintaining and updating Foster Care and other child related records
• Assisting staff with maintaining demographic information

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• wide range of advancement opportunities
• statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees