Career Development Specialist

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at  .

We're excited to announce multiple career opportunities across the State of Montana.  The Department of Public Health & Human Services is seeking to fill 1 Career Development Specialist positions at various locations statewide.  Applicants may indicate their preferred work location(s) during the application process.

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

Human and Community Service's mission is to support the strengths of families and communities by promoting employment and providing the assistance necessary to help families and individuals meet basic needs and work their way out of poverty.  This position will develop training curriculum and conduct training including evaluating results.  This position recommends courses of action, weighs effectiveness, and suggests training changes to direct supervisor.

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 public assistance programs.

• Knowledge of training and career development principles and practices.

• Knowledge of adult learning and e-learning and organizational assessment methodologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking.

• Skill in researching and developing training curriculum and e-learning models.

• Skill in planning, organizing, facilitating or presenting training.

• Ability to provide constructive and positive feedback.

• Ability to make decisions that are aligned with the goals of the division.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, human services with a concentration that is directly related to public assistance, or a closely related field of study.

  • Four years of client service eligibility coordinator work experience or other job-related work experience with duties that include complex analysis and decision making and/or solving complex client service problems.

  • Other combinations of education and experience may 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

• 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 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.

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