The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Senior & Long Term Care, 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 Home and Community Based Services Settings while promoting the HCBS State team’s mission and goals. The HCBS Settings Manager is intended to provide improvement in Settings coordination and structure. This position will ensure SLTC compliance with federal Settings rules and Heightened Scrutiny Evaluations as well as timely identification and resolution of Settings issues that impact provider enrollment. This position reports directly to the Big Sky Waiver Section Supervisor. * * 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. TheState 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 Home and Community Based Services. * Able to resolve differences of opinion, using tact and diplomacy. * Meet minimum qualifications: o Bachelor’s degree in human services, business, public health, health administration, or related fields. o Two years of professional experience in health care, public health, behavioral health, or general program management. o Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint o 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 over 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. 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 open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. Title: Settings Specialist (37582) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24141941 Other Locations: Billings, Butte, Missoula, Bozeman, Great Falls