The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Office of Inspector General in Helena. The Facility Inspector 1 position is responsible for the overall licensing for mental health facilities, youth care facilities, community homes for persons with developmental disabilities and physical disabilities, chemical dependency facilities, private residential and outdoor programs, and various health care facilities. This position conducts inspections often unannounced to assess the care provided to determine compliance with State and Federal requirements. Other duties include recommending licensing action, monitoring facilities that have difficulty meeting minimum compliance requirements for licensure. This position also investigates allegations made of non-compliance on facilities. This position will provide technical assistance and training to licensed facilities.

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:

• Strong and effective investigative skills.
• Knowledge of State government operation, rules, policies and legislative process.
• Ability to make logical, systematic decisions considering the impact on others, and to make difficult or unpopular decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals, staff, supervisors, State and Federal government agencies, health care providers, consumers, and other groups.
• Meet minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social and behavioral sciences (social work, psychology, sociology, family and consumer sciences, human services, education). One year of job-related work experience. Other combinations of related 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, 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.

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.