The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has an exciting opportunity within the Senior and Long Term Care, Community Services Bureau.

Our mission at DPHHS is to improve and protect the health, well-being, and self-reliance of all Montanans throughout every stage of their life. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. Whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience, DPHHS has the opportunity for you!

The Regional Program Officer is responsible for ensuring that Montanans with disabilities and the elderly are receiving appropriate quality Medicaid long-term care services. Responsibilities include: administering bureau programs in a particular region of the state, serving as liaison between the central bureau and division staff and stakeholders; ensuring services meet minimum quality standards established by the department; identifying, providing, and coordinating ongoing training needs to provide correct understanding and ensure correct service delivery based on system changes/updates, organization changes, quality assurance reviews and demonstrated user needs; and receiving requests for policy clarification, analyzing and researching problems, and coordinating with other program officers as needed to respond to policy questions.

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy.

What We Can Offer You

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 program. Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities within the largest state agency in Montana.

What You Can Offer Us

• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, long term care or programs and services for disabled or elderly persons.
• Knowledge of and skill in training methods and techniques.
• Ability to interpret policies, rules, and regulations.
• Skill in problem identification and resolution.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, human services, social work, nursing, family science, human development and counseling, education, public health or closely related field.
  • Requires two years of experience in community social or health-related fields with demonstrated knowledge of community resources, long term care or programs and services for disabled or elderly persons.
  • Experience working with disabled or elderly individuals is desired.
  • An alternative to the above education experience could include an associate degree in nursing and at least four years of experience working with disabled or elderly individuals in community social or health related fields with demonstrated knowledge of community resources or long care.
  • Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact Shandee Cook at Shandee.cook2@mt.gov.

How to Apply

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 uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References

To be considered for any DPHHS position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass all DPHHS specific background check(s) relevant to each position. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position will be posted until filled with frequent screening of applications.