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Form of workThe Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Senior & Long Term Care Division, Community Services Bureau.
This position is part of Montana's Money Follows the Person Capacity Building Project and is based in the Community Services Bureau. This role is responsible for the development, oversight, and management of the Diversion and Transition Program (DTP). DTP is intended to implement upstream interventions to ensure the diversion of Medicaid recipients from institutional settings. When institutionalization cannot be avoided, the DTP Manager will work to identify and remediate barriers to transition that cannot be addressed through existing services or programs. This position reports to the Money Follows the Person Project Director.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to 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
- Ability to proficiently utilize Microsoft Office Products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Understanding of the wider objectives of the program as identified in the project proposal.
- Broad knowledge of program and program management methodology.
- Able to resolve differences of opinion, using tact and diplomacy. Excellent customer service skills.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in human services, business/public/health administration, or related fields.
- Two years of professional experience in health care, public health, behavioral health, or general program management.
- Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred
- Database applications is preferred.
- Experience with Medicaid is preferred.
- Experience with the Montana Medicaid Information System (MMIS) is preferred.
- Experience with Query Path is preferred.
- Other equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual 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
- Resume
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 is a mandatory reporter of suspect abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals over the of 60 and those with disabilities of the age of 18.
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, 2024.
The primary location for this position is open for consideration contingent on available workspace. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies.
This position is grant funded through August 2025.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
