DDP Regional Supervisor

Taleo; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Missoula seeks a DDP Regional Supervisor to oversee contracted services for developmental disabilities. You will direct quality assurance activities, approve/deny cost plan changes, and manage the regional budget while supervising a team of nine staff.

The role supports Montanans through public health services, with telework eligibility within Montana and competitive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• This role requires knowledge of developmental disabilities treatment, trends, and rehabilitation.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles is needed.
• Understanding cost allocation, budgeting, and contract processes is essential.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct and implement quality assurance activities for contracted services.
• Approve or deny changes to individual cost plans for all recipients.
• Manage regional budget and ensure expenditures stay within allocation; supervise 9 staff.

Skills

Developmental disabilities knowledge

ABA principles knowledge

Budgeting & cost allocation

Staff supervision

Contract processes understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public administration, business, or human services related field

Job description

Job Description - DDP Regional Supervisor (26142495)

Position Title

DDP Regional Supervisor - (26142495)

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division.

This position oversees the delivery of contracted services provided to persons with developmental disabilities. Key responsibilities include: 1) Directing and implementing quality assurance activities; 2) Approving or denying changes to individual cost plans for all recipients; and 3) Managing the budget and ensuring expenditures are within the regional budget allocation. This position directly supervises 9 staff.

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 whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities treatment, trends, and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Knowledge of cost allocation principles, budgeting, and contract processes.
• Ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public administration, business, or human services related field.
• Five years job-related experience working in the developmental disabilities field.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• 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 telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

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

$35.30 - 35.30 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, 20 % of the Time

Primary Location

Missoula

Posting Date

Posting Date: Oct 2, 2026, 6:03:30 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Dec 2, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name: Jamie Closson | 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.