Child Protection Specialist Supervisor

Child Protection Specialist Supervisor )

To be considered for this position you must submit a completed application through the Montana State Careers site tecareers.mt.gov and attach all required documents.

Position Summary: This role supervises staff who provide family‑centered, trauma‑informed services to ensure safety, permanency, and well‑being for children at risk of or who have experienced maltreatment.

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities, improving health, safety, and well‑being while empowering independence. As a department member you will perform meaningful public‑service work with broad advancement opportunities in the largest state agency.

• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations related to protective services (child safety, permanency, and well‑being).
• Ability to engage children and families to gather sufficient information for accurate and precise decisions.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships, including with individuals who may be violent or angry, and maintain them over time.
• Four years of child protection work experience or related experience working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations.
• Supervisory work experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a directly related field.

Preferred:

• 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 the Indian Child Welfare Act.
• Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of Native peoples.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis; a bachelor’s degree is required.

Submit the following documents with your application:
Cover Letter, Resume, References. Successful applicants will undergo background checks and must pass reference checks before an offer is 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 to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources below.

• Telework Eligibility: partial telework may be available; specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must comply with state policy.

• Statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

• Position open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

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The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. The State of Montana does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.