Westaff is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant for a state office in Helena, MT!!

Schedule: Full Time

Pay: $24/hr

Term: 1-3 months+

Duties: 

Research and Coordination                                                                                                                  

• Obtains and/or develops witness statements and evidence to evaluate the merits of matters.
• Identifies and locates expert and lay witnesses to provide essential and convincing testimony to establish facts. 
• Interviews and prepares witnesses for hearing.
• Obtains documents and other relevant information from courts or opposing counsel. 
• Researches statutory and case laws and summarizes results to assist attorneys.
• Ensures deadlines and statute of limitations are accurately tracked and requests extensions.
• Provides assistance to the attorneys to facilitate the preparation and presentation of cases in judicial and administrative venues.
• Manages administrative cases.

Legal Documentation                                                                                                              

• Prepares legal correspondence and pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Proofreads legal documents for accuracy, citation format, and compliance with Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Recommends report formats such as flow charts and tables to be used in exhibits.
• Recommends and develops legal templates as necessary.

Other Duties as Assigned                                                                                                                                     

• Perform special assignments as determined by the OLA management team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Background check required
• Associates degree in paralegal studies from an accredited institution or
• Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from an accredited college or university; or
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university and completion of no less than 18 semester credits of course work offered by a qualified paralegal studies program; or
• Certification by the national association of legal assistants or the National Federation of Paralegal Associations; or
• Has received a high school diploma or its equivalent and has performed not less than 4,800 hours of substantive legal work under the supervision of a licensed lawyer documented by the certification of the lawyer or lawyers under whom the work was done and has completed at least five hours of approved continuing legal education in the area of legal ethics and professional responsibility; or
• Has graduated from an accredited law school and has not been disbarred or suspended from the practice of law by any jurisdiction.

Required for the first day of work:

• Knowledge of legal procedures.
• Knowledge of administrative law and litigation process including court procedures.
• Knowledge of legal formatting requirements in various courts and other jurisdictions.
• Ability to conduct research and investigate facts.
• Ability to navigate State and Federal court systems.
• Acute attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to operate personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheets, word processing, database, email, internet, and other computer programs. 

Benefits:

• State opportunity!!
• Benefits offered
• FREE online skills training

Apply now for IMMEDIATE consideration for our Paralegal position in Helena!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply 

Westaff is seeking a Program Specialist - Public Health Accreditation for a state office in Helena, MT! 

Schedule: 20-40 hours per week

Term: up to 480 hours

Pay: $35-40/hr DOE

*Remote telework available under certain conditions

MUST LIVE IN MONTANA

The Program Specialist Public Health Accreditation is located in the Public Health System Improvement Office (PHSIO) and is responsible for conducting analysis work on policies and procedures and recommending changes to improve the quality of public health services; supporting Quality Improvement and Performance Management strategies; providing professional support services to the PHSD programs and to local and Tribal health departments; and coordinating accreditation and reaccreditation processes and evaluating state-wide accreditation preparedness. 

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality improvement and performance improvement principles.  
• Understanding of public health management practices, policy, programs, initiatives, and functions. 
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills to include presentations and writing analytical reports.
• Experience in reviewing documentation, processes, and practices.
• Experience in performing compliance audits and compiling reports. 
• Meet minimum qualifications:
  • Associate's degree in business, administration, or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred. 
  • Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered.

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply TODAY for our Temporary Program Specialist position in Helena!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

The City of Boulder is seeking a City-Clerk Treasurer!! *CAREER OPPORTUNITY*

The City of Boulder is an equal opportunity employer.  The City shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

Schedule: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm with 30 minute unpaid lunch break 

Pay: $24/hr Dependent on Experience 

Summary of Position:

Under general administrative policies and Montana statutes, this position regulates, controls, and documents the financial condition of the City and ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of resulting financial reports, records, and related documents.  This position records, maintains and protects City records, files, ordinances, and documents. 

Job Description/Essential Duties

These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties the incumbent may be assigned. This position is involved in complex and varied duties relating to recording, analyzing, evaluating, and directing City finances. This job performs administrative, supervisory, bookkeeping, and clerical duties requiring adherence to standards of accuracy, detail, timeliness, and confidentiality.  Position must be able to work with frequent interruptions.

• Prepares and distributes the city council agenda and packets.
• Attend all regular and special city council meetings; oversee recording of the proceedings and prepare the minutes for public record.
• Assure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; monitor revenues and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control.
• Prepare the annual budget for all city funds and assist the mayor and council in finalizing the budget.
• Submit the annual budget documents to appropriate agencies within the prescribed timeframe.
• In collaboration with the independent auditing firm, prepare the Annual Financial Report and ensure the report is sent to the appropriate state agencies by the prescribed date.
• Prepare and submit all required financial reporting in a timely manner.
• Manage and distribute grant funds and maintain financial records for each grant. 
• Reconcile all city accounts and prepare cash report to disburse to the Council and public.
• Oversee utility billing accounting.
• Oversee the petty cash fund.
• Prepare and enter all required Journal Vouchers
• Serve as the benefit coordinator, set-up and maintain personnel files, and assist all departments in the administration of the Policy Manual.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll and all associated reports.
• Serve as custodian of official City records and public documents; perform certification and recording for the City as required on legal documents and other records requiring such certification; seal and attest by signature to ordinances, resolutions, contracts, easements, deeds, or any other documents requiring City certification.
• Prepare bid and legal notices for publication and post all notices as mandated by statute.
• Prepare and submit required information for property, liability, and vehicle/equipment insurances.
• Serve as the Secretary for the Finance/Investment Committee.
• Serve as the Secretary for the Planning Board/Zoning Commission.
• Draft city regulations, policies and procedures, ordinances, and resolutions for council action.
• Oversee the codification and recodification of ordinances into municipal code.
• Receipt, review, and approve as the appointed Zoning Administrator, all zoning, variance, subdivision, buildings for lease or rent, and annexation applications and work with all applicable outside entities for the approval/denial of applications.
• Supervises and coordinates office management functions.
• Supervises the purchasing of all materials, supplies, and equipment used in the administration of city office management.
• Serve as a Notary Public. 
• May act as the city court clerk.
• Performs other related duties as the mayor and city council may prescribe.

Desired Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience and Training):

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business    
• Administration, and two years of demonstrated experience in accounting, office, records, fiscal management, word processing and spreadsheet software, and the ability to work effectively with people.
• Operating 10-key and keyboard by touch, (Typing and 10-key test may be required).
• Ability to operate office equipment.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office procedures.  Thorough knowledge of modern   
• record management techniques including legal requirements for recording, retention, and disclosure.
• Establish sound priorities on work assignments to assure an orderly and timely workflow; organize work  
• to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong attention to accuracy, timeliness, and detail in all tasks.
• Possess the ability to remain self-motivated and highly productive.
• Must be able to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Possess excellent time management skills.
• Ability to accurately record and maintain records; ability to establish and maintain effective working
• relationships with employees, other departments, officials and the public; ability to communicate                            
• effectively verbally and in writing; and ability to plan and organize.
• Proficient in Word and Excel, and accounting software.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations in a calm and composed manner.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.  
• Must be able to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations in a calm and composed manner.
• Must have working knowledge of state law defining the duties and responsibilities of a Clerk and                  Clerk/Treasurer.
• Must have knowledge of the BARS system accounting, governmental accounting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Black Mountain Accounting Software preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Must be bondable
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Typewriter, personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software (currently Black Mountain Software Systems), 10-key calculator, telephone, copy/fax machine, and other equipment as required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus.

Apply now for IMMEDIATE consideration for our Clerk-Treasurer position in Boulder, MT!!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply 

Looking for temporary work this spring? Westaff is hiring a temporary receptionist for a state agency in the Kalispell, MT!!

Schedule: April 25th-28th, 8am-5pm

Pay: $14/hr

Duties:

A temporary receptionist is responsible for performing clerical tasks to support daily operations in an office setting. Their duties include answering the phones, answering questions at the front desk, receiving mail and package deliveries, and basic copying and organizing.       

• Answer phones, forward calls and/or take messages
• Receive and sign for mail and UPS/Fedex deliveries
• Answering questions at the front desk and/or taking messages
• Performing basic copying and organizing projects 

Qualifications:

• Telephone skills
• Dependability and professionalism
• Basic knowledge of copiers/printers

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma
• Driver’s license

Don't miss out- We are hiring NOW!

Military and Veterans encouraged to apply!

Westaff is seeking a Temporary File Clerk for a state office in Bozeman, MT!!

Schedule: Full Time M-F, 8-5, with some flexibility

Term: 1 month+

Pay: $17

Duties:

• File scanning
• Archiving media files
• Entry of data into case management system

Qualifications:

• Clean background
• Attention to detail
• Ability to stay organized
• Ability to work independently

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply TODAY for our Temporary File Clerk position in Bozeman!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking an Administrative Clerk for a state department in Bozeman, MT!

*Examiner Clerk*

Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm

Pay: $17/hour

Term: 3-6 months

*state opening on state careers website*

Duties of Administrative Clerk:

• Check in customers
• Renew and replace driver licenses
• Customer service
• Answer phone calls
• Greet walk in customers

Benefits:

• Free online courses after 80 hours worked!
• Weekly pay
• Health, Dental, and Retirement Savings Plan offered

Apply now for IMMEDIATE consideration for our Administrative Clerk position in Bozeman!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply 

Westaff is seeking a Consulting Manager - Compensation Valuation Planning and Design for a national healthcare consulting and accounting firm located in Helena, MT!!

*Must live in or near Helena, Montana*

This is a PERMANENT full time, salaried position. Join a company that was named one of America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms of 2022!

Salary is Dependent on Experience

THE CVPD MANAGER WILL:

• Build, oversee, and manage client relationships and engagements related to physician compensation and service arrangements and physician compensation planning and design
• Lead and contribute to the planning, management, and successful completion of projects
• Utilize analytical and financial knowledge to identify/resolve client issues
• Communicate business improvement opportunities
• Lead and develop a team of staff and senior consultants to deliver exceptional client service
• Work closely with the Firm’s executive management team

QUALIFICATIONS OF CVPD MANAGERS INCLUDE:

• Expertise with a focus on physician compensation analysis and design, and/or audit required; valuation experience strongly desired
• National healthcare and/or management consulting firm and client relationship management experience preferred
• Healthcare experience specific to hospital and physician practice economic alignment models desired
• Creative solver of complex problems, with a high-level of strategic, analytical, and conceptual skills and the ability to work independently and with a team to develop solutions

ABOUT PYA:
Serving clients in all 50 states from offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Helena, Houston, Kansas City, Knoxville, Nashville, and Tampa, PYA is consistently ranked by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 20 healthcare consulting firms in the U.S. and by INSIDE Public Accounting as one of the nation’s “Top 100” Largest Accounting Firms. PYA also was named one of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms of 2022 in the Forbes annual list, and Accounting Today highlighted PYA as “One of the Most Successful Firms in the Country.”

Don't miss this amazing opportunity! APPLY TODAY for this permanent position complete with a competitive salary and benefits!

Military and Veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking a Transaction Advisory Services Experienced Senior Consultant for a national healthcare consulting and accounting firm located in Helena, MT!!

*Must live in or near Helena, Montana*

This is a PERMANENT full time, salaried position. Join a high-performing, dynamic culture!

Salary is Dependent on Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize financial, healthcare operations, and strategic knowledge to identify/resolve client issues
• Actively support a portfolio of client engagements to provide timely, insightful analysis based on client needs
• Collaborate with the PYA executive team to provide advice to clients
• Exhibit strong project management skills and high accountability to PYA executives to ensure successful engagement results
• Prepare excellent client deliverables while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards
• Lead quality of earnings analyses for healthcare service provider entities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or equivalent from an accredited/college university required
• MAcc, MBA, or similar graduate level master’s degree preferred
• CPA certification preferred
• Healthcare audit or healthcare transaction advisory services experience preferred
• 2 + years of professional services or consulting firm experience required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Creative-problem solver with a high level of strategic, analytical and conceptual skills with a passion for helping clients
• Demonstrated ability in project management
• Willingness to travel for client projects and development opportunities

ABOUT PYA:
Serving clients in all 50 states from offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Helena, Houston, Kansas City, Knoxville, Nashville, and Tampa, PYA is consistently ranked by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 20 healthcare consulting firms in the U.S. and by INSIDE Public Accounting as one of the nation’s “Top 100” Largest Accounting Firms. PYA also was named one of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms of 2022 in the Forbes annual list, and Accounting Today highlighted PYA as “One of the Most Successful Firms in the Country.”

This success is the result of almost four decades of steadfast adherence to a culture of integrity, responsiveness, and relationships – both with clients and teammates.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity! APPLY TODAY for this permanent position complete with a competitive salary and benefits!

Military and Veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking a Healthcare Managed Care - Manager for a national healthcare consulting and accounting firm located in Helena, MT!!

*Must live in or near Helena, Montana*

This is a PERMANENT full time, salaried position. Join a high-performing, dynamic culture!

Salary is Dependent on Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide innovative consulting expertise to PYA managed care clients seeking guidance on payer strategies, contract negotiations, and reimbursement analysis
• Lead the payer/provider analysis for healthcare service provider entities
• Lead client projects that relate to payer and provider relationships and financial arrangements
• Utilize financial, healthcare and payer operations, and strategic knowledge to identify/resolve client issues
• Work in collaboration with the PYA executive team and other service lines to offer complete business solutions to clients
• Exhibit exceptional project management capabilities and accountability to PYA executives to ensure successful engagement results
• Lead and develop a team of staff and senior consultants to deliver exceptional client service
• Manage the preparation of excellent client deliverables while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of strategy and operations experience with a national payer, healthcare consulting firm or healthcare provider, including:
  • Experience with commercial managed care markets, analytically developing solutions to payer and provider arrangements
  • Deep experience in healthcare reimbursement and analysis as it relates to payer and provider contracts
• Client-oriented work ethic, delivering high-quality results
• Creative problem solver with a high level of strategic, analytical, and conceptual skills and a passion for helping clients
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written
• Traits that include: detail-oriented, flexible, and responsive
• Ability to effectively work as a team
• Willingness to travel for client projects and development opportunities

ABOUT PYA:
Serving clients in all 50 states from offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Helena, Houston, Kansas City, Knoxville, Nashville, and Tampa, PYA is consistently ranked by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 20 healthcare consulting firms in the U.S. and by INSIDE Public Accounting as one of the nation’s “Top 100” Largest Accounting Firms. PYA also was named one of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms of 2022 in the Forbes annual list, and Accounting Today highlighted PYA as “One of the Most Successful Firms in the Country.”

This success is the result of almost four decades of steadfast adherence to a culture of integrity, responsiveness, and relationships – both with clients and teammates.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity! APPLY TODAY for this permanent position complete with a competitive salary and benefits!

Military and Veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking a Business Valuation Manager for a national healthcare consulting and accounting firm located in Helena, MT!!

*Must live in or near Helena, Montana*

This is a PERMANENT full time, salaried position. Join a company that was named one of America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms of 2022!

Salary is Dependent on Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in solving strategic issues requiring analytical skills and an in-depth understanding of valuation modeling
• Utilize financial knowledge to identify/resolve client issues
• Contribute to the team’s successful completion of projects by ensuring the highest-quality work is fulfilled prior to the deadline
• Self-review work products and assist with client presentations
• Communicate business improvement opportunities
• Assist the PYA Transaction Services Team with quality of earning analyses and other due diligence services for PYA clients
• Work closely with the Firm’s executive management team

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical business discipline that displays critical thinking and problem solving (accounting, finance, economics, etc.)
• Ability to interpret large volumes of data and develop financial models
• Experience leading teams, preferably in a client service role
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects
• Creative problem-solver with a high level of strategic, analytical, and conceptual skills with a passion for helping clients
• Willingness and ability to travel for client projects and development opportunities

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• MAcc, MBA, MPH, or other graduate-level master’s degree
• CPA, ASA, CVA, or another advanced credential
• 5+ years of business valuation experience with a professional service or consulting firm 
• Previous valuation experience with litigation matters

ABOUT PYA:
Serving clients in all 50 states from offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Helena, Houston, Kansas City, Knoxville, Nashville, and Tampa, PYA is consistently ranked by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 20 healthcare consulting firms in the U.S. and by INSIDE Public Accounting as one of the nation’s “Top 100” Largest Accounting Firms. PYA also was named one of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms of 2022 in the Forbes annual list, and Accounting Today highlighted PYA as “One of the Most Successful Firms in the Country.”

Don't miss this amazing opportunity! APPLY TODAY for this permanent position complete with a competitive salary and benefits!

Military and Veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking a Data Entry Clerk for a state office in Helena, MT!!

*must work in office*

Schedule: Full Time, M-F, 8am-5pm

Term: 1-3 months

Pay: $17/hr

Duties:

• Fast and accurate data entry
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Typing test required
• Office experience required 
• Attention to details
• Ability to work independently
• Experience working with confidential information is a plus! 

Benefits:

• Weekly pay!
• FREE online skills training available
• State opportunity 

Don't wait - APPLY TODAY!

Military and veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking an Administrative Clerk for a state office in Helena, MT!!

*Mail-In Renewal Clerk*

Term: 3 months+

Schedule: M-F 8-5

Pay: $16.00/hour

Responsibilities:

• Processing mail-in renewal driver licenses
• Printing temporary licenses
• Mailing licenses to customers
• Taking payment for mail in transactions
• Sending letters to customers
• Calling customers
• Scanning and linking documents to customer record

Qualifications:

• MUST pass criminal background check
• Office experience preferred
• Great customer service
• Motivated to work in a team!

Benefits:

• Free online courses
• Weekly pay
• Benefit packages available

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply TODAY for our Administrative Clerk position in Helena!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking a Temporary Operations Specialist for a state office in Helena, MT!!

Schedule: M-F, 9am-5pm, 30-40 hours per week, flexible

Term: 3 months

Pay: $35-$40/hr DOE

The operations specialist  impacts all areas of governmental public health system improvement in Montana. Through existing  trusted relationships, partnerships, and organizational capabilities the operations specialist coordinates the design, leadership, and facilitation of projects and activities that help the statewide public health system effectively deliver essential public health services. This position is responsible for collaborating with Public Health leaders to develop and improve workforce performance, community health improvement processes, health department operations, and resources management processes through systems analysis and consultation with senior managers. This position does not supervise employees.

Knowledge, skills and abilities should include:

Knowledge of:

• Business principles through experience or study of business or organizational management.
• Organizational change management principles.
• Principles of project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

Skilled in use of:

• Electronic information management systems to coordinate and manage multiple organizational project timelines.
• Microsoft office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) . Skilled in the use Microsoft Teams.
• Problem solving processes, especially using the Scientific Method or similar model.

Ability to:

• Conduct operational analysis, produce reports and recommendations.
• Provide verbal and written updates on progress over the life-span of a project.
• Conduct near-term planning meetings with project teams to ensure compliance with policy, procedural, fiscal, etc. guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with staff, senior management, partners, and customers to effect procedural outcomes and outputs.
• Analyze and advise on project budgets.

Minimum qualifications:

• Background check required
• 2 years of project management experience which involves stakeholders and collaborative team members.
• 2 years of managerial or mid to executive level operational work experience in a mid to large size business, corporate, or governmental setting.
• Trained and/or experienced in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply TODAY for our Temporary Operations Specialist position in Helena!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a state office in Helena, MT!!

Term: 10 weeks

Schedule: M-F 8-5

Pay: $16.00/hour

Responsibilities:

• Clerical duties as assigned
• Scheduling for the executive team
• Ordering supplies
• Answering phones
• Data entry
• Organizing meetings and events

Qualifications:

• MUST pass criminal background check
• Office experience preferred
• Great customer service
• Motivated to work in a team!

Benefits:

• Free online courses
• Weekly pay
• Benefit packages available

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply TODAY for our Administrative Clerk position in Helena!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking an Administrative Clerk for a respected state office in Helena, MT!!

*Mail-In Escrow Clerk*

Term: 3 months+

Schedule: M-F 8-5

Pay: $16.00/hour

Responsibilities:

• Escrowing funds into customer accounts
• Data entry
• Customer Service
• Other clerical tasks as assigned 

Qualifications:

• MUST pass criminal background check
• Office experience preferred
• Great customer service
• Motivated to work in a team!

Benefits:

• Free online courses
• Weekly pay
• Benefit packages available

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply TODAY for our Administrative Clerk position in Helena!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

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

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

Shifts available after training period: 

• Monday-Friday 11-8 pm
• Monday-Friday 1-10 pm
• Monday-Friday 3-midnight
• Sunday-Thursday 3-midnight

Term: 1-3 months+ *perm position available

Pay: $23.05/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

Westaff is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a state office in Bozeman, MT!!

Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm

Term: 1-3 months+ *permanent position available on state website

Pay: $17.49/hr

Duties:

• Provide direct administrative support to CPS specialists
• Answering phones
• Greeting public
• Filing
• Scanning documents
• Creating files
• Other clerical duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Background check required
• Office experience required

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply TODAY for our Administrative Assistant position in Bozeman!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking an Administrative Clerk for a state office in Helena, MT!!

*Temporary Examiner*

Term: 3 months+

Schedule: M-F 8-5

Pay: $16.59/hour

Responsibilities:

• Issue renewals/replacements
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Other clerical tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• MUST pass criminal background check
• Office experience preferred
• Great customer service
• Motivated to work in a team!

Benefits:

• Free online courses
• Weekly pay
• Benefit packages available

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply TODAY for our Administrative Clerk position in Helena!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

Westaff is seeking an Administrative Clerk for state office in Helena, MT!!

*Permanent Placard Clerk*

Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm

Term: 3 months

Pay: $16/hr

Duties:

• Processing permanent placards
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Clerical tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Fingerprint background check required
• Office experience is a plus
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Benefits:

• Free online courses after 80 hours worked!
• Weekly pay
• Health, Dental, and Retirement Savings Plan offered

Apply now for IMMEDIATE consideration for our Administrative Clerk position in Helena!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply 

Westaff is seeking an Administrative Clerk for state office in Helena, MT!!

*Regular Driving Record Clerk*

Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm

Term: 3 months+

Duties:

• Processing driving records
• Data entry
• Customer service
• Clerical tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Fingerprint background check required
• Office experience is a plus
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Benefits:

• Free online courses after 80 hours worked!
• Weekly pay
• Health, Dental, and Retirement Savings Plan offered

Apply now for IMMEDIATE consideration for our Administrative Clerk position in Helena!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply 

Are you looking for summer work? Do you love plants? Are you a hard worker? Westaff is now hiring seasonal workers for a local plant nursery in Helena, MT!! Take this opportunity to learn something new!

Term: March 2023 through the summer months

Schedule: Full-time, varying schedule, Nursery open Monday-Saturday

*Must be willing and able to work Saturdays*

Pay: $15/hour 

Duties:

• Provide excellent customer service
• Total purchases, receive and record payments, provide accurate change 
• Loading/unloading plants
• Plant, water, fertilize, transplant, maintain, and care for nursery plants
• Set up displays that are visually appealing 
• check inventory as advised by supervisor
• Use wheelbarrow, rake and shovel
• Working outside in varying weather

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. 
• Dependability is a must
• Hard worker
• Detail oriented
• Great attitude
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced setting 

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay!
• FREE online skills training
• Opportunity to learn something new
• Work with a local long standing business!

Apply now to be considered for our plant nursery worker position!

Military and Veterans are encouraged to apply

Tax season is coming! Westaff is seeking Data Entry Clerks to work with a state department through the 2022 tax season!

*FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE - must work in Helena office*

Schedule: Full-time OR Part-time available, 6am-6pm

*must work at least 4 consecutive hours/day

Term: January 2023-April 2023

Starting Wage: $14.25/hour 

Responsibilities of Data Entry Clerk:

• Input confidential tax information
• Alphanumeric and 10-key data entry
• Working with accuracy

Qualifications:

• Alphanumeric and 10-key data entry test to qualify
• Up to date on taxes
• Not a current state employee

Benefits:

• GREAT state opportunity
• Health benefits offered
• Weekly pay
• Employee of the week incentive

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply today for our Data Entry Clerk positions!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply 

Westaff is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator for a respected pediatric dentist office in Helena, MT!!

Schedule: M-F, 9am-6pm

Term: career opportunity!

Pay: $18-$20/hr DOE

Duties:

• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Speaking with patients
• Billing
• Coordinating appointments
• Money Handling
• Answering Phones
• Insurance
• Travel once a month

Qualifications:

• Previous office experience required (1 year)

Don't miss this opportunity! Apply TODAY for our Scheduling Coordinator position in Helena!

Military & Veterans encouraged to apply

BROADWATER COUNTY is seeking a Paralegal/Legal Secretary!!!  

TO APPLY: submit a cover letter describing your interest and experience/qualifications, and a CV or Resume. Send to Cory Swanson at cswanson@co.broadwater.mt.us

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Pay: $18-$22.45/hr DOE

PRIMARY DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under general direction and instruction from the County Attorney, performs a variety of professional legal duties, assists in the preparation of cases for trial, prepares legal documents, and directs office activities relating to the function of the County Attorney's Office; maintains contact with the public, courts, attorneys, and other agencies on behalf of the County Attorney. Prepares and reviews documents and court records. Work varies and individual judgment within prescribed procedures is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Must possess the ability to speak with clarity, with clear hearing and vision (corrected if needed); Must be able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines;
• Physical requirements include bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, occasional overhead reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 35#s (greater with assistance);
• Work is performed in an office setting and the atmosphere is controllable; 

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

• Prepares and reviews legal documents, affidavits, briefs, pleadings, or other documents such as legal correspondence;
• Prepares for trial by performing multiple tasks including organizing exhibits and trial notebooks;
• Maintains the order of legal documents and files, both criminal and civil following DOJ standards for Criminal Files, confidentiality, and storage;
• Coordinates legal schedules, law office activity, and the delivery of subpoenas;
• Disseminates electronic discovery to Defendants;
• Manages budget expenditures and payment of claims, assist in preparing annual budgets, prepares financial reports;
• Performs normal office secretarial functions including telephone, monitoring files for action, maintaining supply inventory, distributing incoming and outgoing mail, contacts with and correspondence with defense attorneys, victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and defendants, and other related work as required;
• Position requires considerable contact with the public, fellow employees, federal, state, and local governmental entities often dealing with highly sensitive information, including information declared confidential by Montana Statutes.
• Work effectively with law enforcement personnel; 
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:  Supervision of part-time or seasonal clerical staff who conduct case management, discovery dissemination, or other office secretarial duties. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Paralegal Qualification: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or a Paralegal Certificate with an attorney’s declaration. This is not a requirement for an applicant applying for the Legal Secretary position.
• The most competitive candidate will have at least three (3) years experience in a law office involving skills in operating a legal office; duties and salary will be adjusted for candidates with less experience;
• Required: Current Notary Public or able to become a Notary within 3 months of hire.
• Required: Pass a criminal background check necessary for access to Confidential Criminal Justice Information;
• Preferred: Possess knowledge of legal terminology, forms, and procedures and ability to locate and extract legal data;
• Required: Functional computer experience, proficient in Word and Microsoft Outlook, able to perform basic functions in Excel; able to rapidly learn data base management, legal casework software programs, and Zoom / Teams communication platforms;
• Preferred: Possession of a valid Driver’s License. 

EXAMPLES OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AND EXPECTATIONS:

• Communicates orally and in writing to others with clarity;
• Researches, prepares, and types a variety of legal documents and materials;
• Possesses knowledge of legal terminology, forms, processes, and court requirements;
• Effectively multi-task in a fast-paced professional environment;
• Able to communicate rationally with people experiencing stress or showing agitation;
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information for the protection of individual privacy or sanctity of law enforcement investigations;
• Performs those other tasks and assignments as may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform any non-essential job function.

TO APPLY: submit a cover letter describing your interest and experience/qualifications, and a CV or Resume. Send to Cory Swanson at cswanson@co.broadwater.mt.us

HELP WANTED: Broadwater County Weed - Control Crew

Broadwater County is soliciting qualified applicants to fill the position of Weed Sprayer. This is a temporary position working 32-40 hours per week for the season. The wage is $14-$16/hr., DOE, with pay increases when applicators license is obtained.  Applicants must have a valid Montana Driver’s License and be able to pass a background check. Applications and a copy of the job description can be obtained at the Broadwater County Courthouse in the Accounting Office at 515 Broadway, Townsend; 406-266-9202, or by emailing a request to mbeebe@co.broadwater.mt.us. Applications and resumes must be received by March 31, 2023 at the Accounting office. Position is open until filled. 

Broadwater County is an equal opportunity employer. Broadwater County shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. Veterans and Disabled preferences are applicable.