Child Protection Specialist Supervisor

State of Montana • Miles City, MT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or psychology, or directly related degree.
• Four years of child protection work experience or other directly related work experience working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, a bachelor’s degree is required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Supervisory work experience preferred.
• Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of native peoples is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees