DDP Targeted Case Manager (14107)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

19h • 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 Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division.
The Developmental Disabilities Program procures and supports community-based services for people with developmental disabilities and/or their families.
The DDP Targeted Case Manager is responsible for a comprehensive assessment and periodic reassessment of individual needs, the development of and periodic revision of the plan of care, referral and related activities to help the member obtain needed services, and monitoring and follow-up activities. The Case Manager is responsible to ensure the quality of the plan of care.
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.
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.
The primary location for this position is open for consideration in the Helena or Butte areas, contingent on available workspace. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Requirements

• Above average ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Above average ability to recognize, analyze, and solve complex problems/dilemmas.
• Ability to facilitate, negotiate and mediate problems as well as promote team consensus.
• Meet minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college.
• Minimum of two years of experience in human services, with at least one year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities (DD). If lacking one year of experience in field of DD, must complete at least 40 hours of training in service delivery to persons with DD under a training plan reviewed by the Department within no more than three months of hire or designation as a case manager.

Responsibilities

• responsible for a comprehensive assessment and periodic reassessment of individual needs
• development of and periodic revision of the plan of care
• referral and related activities to help the member obtain needed services
• monitoring and follow-up activities
• responsible to ensure the quality of the plan of care

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level