Westaff is seeking several Centralized Intake Specialists for a state office in Helena, MT!! 

Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm for 3 months of training

Variable Shifts available after training period: **Note: Shifts may vary depending on which is needed first! 

• Tuesday -Saturday 7am – 4 pm
• Monday-Friday 8am – 5 pm
• Tuesday – Saturday 12 pm – 9 pm
• Monday-Friday 12 pm – 9 pm

Term: 1-3 months+ *perm position available

Pay: $24.55/hr Start

Job Overview:

Centralized Intake (CI) is a child abuse and neglect hotline staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that allegations of child abuse and neglect received are accurately assessed to ensure the safety of children. The hotline serves as the central reporting for all allegations of child abuse or neglect in Montana.

Responsibilities of this position include:

1) Gathers information from callers to determine whether statutory criteria for investigation are present;

2) Assigns priority response time and routes applicable reports directly to local offices to ensure identified safety threats are responded to in a timely manner to ensure child safety; and

3) Checks and verifies information from multiple data sources to determine additional requirements; including escalated safety factors of the alleged victim and field staff. 

Qualifications:

Required for the first day of work:

• Knowledge of social work practices and principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and stressful situations.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete the essential functions, including using spreadsheet, word processing, database, email, internet and other computer programs.

 Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field.
• One year of human services experience working with children and families.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, a bachelor’s degree is required.
• A six-month completed internship with Child Protective Services will be accepted in lieu of the one year required experience.

More information:

Major Duties or Responsibilities

Conducts Initial Assessment of Allegations to Ensure Child Safety                                                                                         

• Receives phone calls from mandatory and non-mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect and follows an information gathering protocol to obtain sufficient information from the reporter.
• Gathers information from callers to determine whether statutory criteria for investigation are present.
• Assesses the call report and determines if the referral information warrants immediate or further investigation by field social workers and/or law enforcement intervention in accordance with statutes and the division’s safety practice model.  
• Assigns priority response time and routes applicable reports directly to local offices to ensure identified safety threats are responded to in a timely manner to ensure child safety.
• Prioritizes and assigns referrals for field investigation; notifies management and field social worker of critical information and ensures an immediate response when necessary. 
• Completes CI Intake Assessment form and required documentation in CAPS and Doc Gen in accordance with policy and procedure to accurately document the information in the report received.
• Contacts law enforcement as necessary for investigation of reports the division does not have authority to investigate and for welfare checks on children whose safety may be of concern; and enters reports from law enforcement when child safety issues are identified.
• Responds to requests for emergency provision of legal consent to treat children in protective custody, runaways, and foster parents requesting assistance.
• Serves as a central point of contact for the public and others seeking information to which they are legally entitled in regards to children in protective custody. 

Field Support Services                                                                                                                            

• Performs background checks to assess prior child protective reports to assess current child safety or risk of harm to assist investigative worker in the field.
• Obtains critical child protection or criminal history from other states when necessary to allow for accurate report determinations.
• Checks and verifies information from multiple data sources to determine additional requirements; including escalated safety factors of the alleged victim and field staff.
• Performs check of Violent and Sexual Offender Registry where need is indicated; and determine safety issues and alerts field worker of issues which may create a dangerous situation when responding to the call.
• Testifies at hearings and in court when required regarding actions and responses to referrals.

Data/Reports                                                                                                                                   

•   Records daily activity regarding types of calls received and other performance tasks.
•   Prepares monthly unit activity reports as requested by supervisor.
•   Provides support and assistance to field social workers by engaging in continuous quality improvement processes with supervisors to ensure that Centralized Intake is delivering appropriate information to field social workers to ensure the safety of children, families, and workers.

Other Duties as Assigned                                                                                 

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply TODAY for this career opportunity in Helena, MT!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

Looking to make some easy money?? Westaff is now seeking ID Secret Shoppers!! *Monthly Recurring Position*

*Must be between the ages of 21 and 25*

Schedule:  Must complete Round 1 within the first 6 days of the month and complete Round 2 before the 12th day, with at least a two-day break between rounds.

Pay:  $16/hr, 4 hours guaranteed! 

Duties:  You will be provided a list of businesses to visit and attempt to buy a product that ID is required for. Then document whether the cashier at the business verifies your age via your ID ("cards you"). Then put the product back and report the results of your visits online or by phone.  Training video provided at Westaff office. 

Qualifications:  Must be between the ages of 21-25

This is a monthly recurring position!! 

Don't wait - apply today!

Military and veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is always seeking amazing administrative professionals!

Schedule: full time, M-F, 8am-5pm; can vary

Pay: $16-$25/hr; can vary

Responsibilities:

• Handling office tasks, such as filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up for meetings, and reordering supplies.
• Providing real-time scheduling support by booking appointments and preventing conflicts.
• Making travel arrangements, such as booking flights, cars, and making hotel and restaurant reservations.
• Screening phone calls and routing callers to the appropriate party.
• Using computers to generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, and conduct research.
• Greet and assist visitors.
• Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
• Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• 1+ years of administrative assistant experience.
• Knowledge of appropriate software including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

APPLY TODAY! We would love to chat with your more about the opportunities we have to offer! 

Westaff is seeking a Medical Equipment Driver & Customer Service Representative for a local healthcare company in Bozeman, MT!

Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm, on call every other week

Term: Permanent

Pay: $20.50-$23.50/hour

Notes:

- NOT a VA location
-  Area coverage: The radius is as far as 2 hours one way from Bozeman.

Responsibilities

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Adheres to company policies and procedures in regards to using personnel protective safety equipment
• Assists with updating respiratory grid
• Available for on-call assignments as needed
• Completes all necessary delivery forms and paperwork including, but not limited to invoices, work orders, manifests and logs, patient care instructions, route sheets, etc.
• Coordinates verification of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance coverage information
• Delivers, sets up and maintains equipment at the delivery address using company vehicle
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of current products and services offered by the company and all applicable governmental regulations
• Educates the patient and/or caregiver on the safe use and maintenance of the delivered items
• Maintains assigned company vehicle in a clean and safe working condition
• Manages all aspects of intake: answering the phone and receiving faxes, collecting patient and referral source information, data input into IMBS, printing tickets, assembling charts and processing paperwork
• Prepares CMNs/SOPs for Sales Reps and documents on tracking log
• Prepares complete and accurate files for Billing Department
• Prepares tickets for daily routes
• Provides service for walk-in patients
• Travel via company vehicle to patient’s homes for set-ups and reoccurring delivery

Qualifications:

Employment is contingent on

• Background investigation (company-wide)
• Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required
• Experience with medical equipment, preferred
• One year of related work experience, preferred
• Medical terminology, preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
• Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet
• Mechanically inclined for the repair and troubleshooting of equipment
• Successfully demonstrates loading, unloading and proper tie down procedures as per company policy of transported cargo
• Understands use of all applicable home respiratory equipment and supplies

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry office equipment at times
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
• Requires lifting (minimum of 65 pounds) and transporting of patient equipment
• Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
• Requires driving a company vehicle for the majority of the workday
• Required to comply with company Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
• Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner 
• Annual Recertification 
• Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Veterans & Military encouraged to apply

Apply today!

Powell County seeks an attorney to be appointed as Powell County Attorney for the remainder of the outgoing county attorney’s term (end date December 31, 2026). The outgoing County Attorney is expected to depart by May 1, 2025.

The Powell County Attorney represents the County in all civil legal matters, and prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the State of Montana. The County Attorney is expected to fulfill all of the duties described in Montana law for this elected official position. The individual works independently and handles a broad array of misdemeanor and felony cases, advises department heads, county boards, and the County Commission, drafts legal opinions, and reviews various county contracts and agreements.

Eligible applicants must be a US citizen, Montana resident for at least 2 years, and practicing Montana attorney for at least 3 years.

The position is a full-time position subject to MCA § 7-4-2704(2). The County Attorney oversees two full-time Legal Assistants. The County Attorney’s Office is located at the Powell County Courthouse in Deer Lodge.  The position will be subject to election in 2026.  Upon election, the County Attorney must become an elector of Powell County.

Salary: The salary range is $105,000-$110,000/year depending on experience and qualifications. Annual raises are provided by County Commissioner resolution.

Benefits: County employees receive an excellent Health Benefits Plan that includes health and prescription drug coverage as well as a Health Savings Account contribution. Dental and vision coverage is also available. Spouses and dependents are also eligible for enrollment for an additional cost. Membership in the Public Employee Retirement System includes a contribution from the County.

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed as received.  The application period will remain open until the position is filled. The appointed official will be sworn in and take office immediately upon the vacancy.

Application Process: Submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and a county employment application to J. Walker, Powell County Clerk and Recorder; 409 Missouri Avenue, Deer Lodge, MT  59722