Administrative Assistant 2

Taleo; Wolf Point (MT); Hybrid; USD 66,125,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is seeking an Administrative Assistant 2 to support Child and Family Services social workers in foster care, investigations, and licensing. Responsibilities include typing documents, maintaining records, and assisting with demographic data.

The position offers partial telework within Montana with a comprehensive state benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English language structure, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Skills in researching.
• Constructive and cooperative working relationships.
• Preferred knowledge of social services systems related to child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to social workers in foster care, investigations, and licensing.
• Type correspondence, forms and other documents.
• Maintain and update foster care and related records.
• Assist staff with maintaining demographic information.

Skills

Knowledge of English language

Oral and written communication

Research skills

Cooperative relationships

Knowledge of social services systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of admin support experience

Job description

Job Description - Administrative Assistant 2 (26141878)

Position Title:

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov .

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division.

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. Responsibilities include: 1) Typing correspondence, forms, and other miscellaneous documents; 2) Maintaining and updating Foster Care and other child related records; 3) Assisting staff with maintaining demographic information.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

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 (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Skill in researching.

Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

Preferred: Knowledge of the social services systems related to child protection issues.

High school diploma or its equivalent

Two years of job related work experience in administrative support, receptionist or other related areas.

Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin 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.

Salary: $

23.05 - 23.05 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location

Wolf Point Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Sep 11, 2026, 4:36:08 PM

Closing Date

Ongoing

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name : Cortney Rose | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, 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.