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SalaryThe Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, Prevention Bureau.
This position is in the Prevention Bureau located in the Behavior Health and Developmental Disabilities Division. This position is responsible for managing the allocated funding for Recovery Services from the Substance Use Prevention Treatment and Recovery Services SUPTRS, Block Grant. Responsibilities include working with community and regional-based contractors to implement recovery-based services and address system gaps and needs in the continuum of care for services provided to at-risk populations with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder.
This position designs, implements, and assesses grant activities, provides technical assistance to contractors, and develops grant activity reports. All activities are based on the principles of evidence-based practices, quality improvement, and community level outcomes. These duties are typically performed through site reviews, performance monitoring, onsite technical assistance, and provider and project relations. This position reports to the Block Grant Section Supervisor and does not supervise.
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
- Knowledge of substance use disorder treatment and evidence-based programs.
- Knowledge of family support services for recovery support.
- Knowledge of program development and quality improvement methods.
- Knowledge of grant administration and contract development.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or 4 years’ experience in health science, community public health, communications, social science, education, business administration, or public administration or a related field.
- Three years of experience in grant management, local community capacity building efforts, healthcare system development, health system program management, or community / medical health promotion or education.
- Other combinations of related education and experience will be evaluated 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
- Resume
- References
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 grant funded through September 2025.
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.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
