Rehabilitation Technician

State of Montana; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven department dedicated to improving the lives of Montanans. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, helping them achieve meaningful employment outcomes. You will engage in various responsibilities, from conducting intake interviews to collaborating with local businesses and community partners. The department is committed to fostering a supportive work environment, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in public service and empowering individuals, this position is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Work/life balance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required.
• Experience in career counseling or social work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with administrative and rehabilitation duties.

Skills

Knowledge of disability rights

Customer service principles

Administrative procedures

Organizational skills

Working with individuals with disabilities

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

One year of experience in career counseling

Job description

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 Disability & Employment Transitions, Missoula MT.

This position provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities in achieving employment outcomes. Responsibilities include assisting with specific administrative and rehabilitation duties to one or more vocational rehabilitation professionals; conducting intake interviews, counseling consumers on job and career development goals, providing job search and case management assistance, coordinating services with local businesses, and collaborating with network workforce partners in local communities.

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 disability rights, culture, and history.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography, and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skill in working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to honor and respect the beliefs, language, interpersonal styles and behaviors of individuals and families receiving services, as well as staff who are providing such services.
• Ability to interpret and use medical and psychological information to make sound decisions.
• Ability to be proactive, organized, and manage caseloads.
• Ability to be sensitive, respectful, and communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages. Strong written and oral communication skills; public speaking skills.
• Meet minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field including but not limited to Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Sciences, and Education including Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education.
• One year of experience in career counseling, social work, or human services. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, 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 uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter - Please describe your experience working with people who live with disabilities
• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone for each position.

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be 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 if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

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 may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026.

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