Administrative Assistant

Overview

Job Description - Administrative Assistant 2 ). The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division. This position provides clerical and administrative support to Child and Family Services social workers regarding foster care, investigative, and licensing functions.

Responsibilities include:

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

• Provide general clerical and administrative support to social workers in the Child and Family Services division.
• Assist with documentation, filing, and record-keeping related to foster care, investigations, and licensing.

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including spelling, grammar, and rules of composition.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill in researching.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of the social services systems related to child protection issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of job-related work experience in administrative support, receptionist, or related areas.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the required documents on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting, ensure attachments are uploaded correctly by selecting the appropriate document option:

• Resume
• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks and 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 for a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources.

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.

Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Hourly rate: $23.05

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:

Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day

Travel:
Yes, up to 10% of the time

Primary

Location:

Wolf Point

Agency:
Department of Public Health & Human Services

Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date:
Jul 21, 2026, 7:37:39 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone):
Aug 5, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name:
Cortney Rose

Contact Email:
Cortney.

Rose

Contact Phone:

Reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process can be requested by contacting the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay te government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, age, 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.