Child Protection Specialist Supervisor
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
Knowledge of child development
Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to protective services (child safety, permanency, and well-being)
Knowledge of personnel management and supervision
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
Meet minimum qualifications:
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.
Supervisory work experience preferred.
Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, a bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of native peroples 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
- Resume
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.
This position will have frequent screenings of applicants.
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