Administrative Assistant

Job Title

Administrative Assistant 2

Helena, Department of Public Health & Human Services, Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees

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.

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

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including meaning, spelling, composition rules, and grammar.
• Ability to communicate 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, including spreadsheets, word processing, databases, email, and internet programs.
• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Two years of job‑related work experience in administrative support, reception, or related areas.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of social services systems related to child protection issues.

• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Work/life balance opportunities
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Partial telework may be eligible within the state of Montana; specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
• Eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

Hourly: $22.05 – $22.05

1

Standard

Day Job

Yes, 5% of the Time

Resume, References

Name:
Makayla Mangold | Email: makayla.mangold2 | Phone:

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 above.