Job Description

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

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 Child Support Services Division (CSSD) assists families by collecting money for the purpose of providing financial support to cover a child\xe2\x80\x99s basic needs. This position works hard to ensure the money collected is assigned accurately and distributed timely. The ideal candidate should be committed to supporting the goals of CSSD and the livelihood of all children that are a part of our program. This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of the functional area related to child support debt for the five CSSD regional offices.

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

Additionally

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 $1.50 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024.

Qualifications

What You Can Offer Us

• Ability to work independently and make decisions. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of standard accounting concepts, theories, principles, and practices.
• Highly developed communication skills; possess negotiation and mediation skills.
• Meet minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• One year of job-related experience working with people in child support, auditing, and accounting.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience maybe considered on a case-by-case basis.

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 \xe2\x80\x9crelevant document\xe2\x80\x9d box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

To be considered for any DPHHS position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. Successful applicant(s) 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. 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.

As a condition of employment, you will be subject to successfully passing an FBI fingerprint check every 5 years.

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