The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) seeks individuals who are committed to lifelong learning, who enjoy building relationships, and who believe in the mission of our department: dedicated to strengthening the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans.
Want more information on what careers are available at DHW? Check out our links to the left under DHW Careers to learn more about what opportunities are available in our Divisions, what positions we might have available in a career field, internships, and career fairs we might attend.
How to apply online
If you are interested in applying for a job with DHW:
- Review job openings
- Type in a keyword (dhw), job title, or skill to find a specific job category and enter your desired location
- Select the job title
- Select the “Apply Now” button to apply
If you can't find a job open that interests you at this time ... you can sign up to receive emails when jobs become available.
Sign up to receive notifications by going here and:
- Clicking on the Set Up Job Alerts button
- Enter your email address
- What you are interested in-"jobs matching dhw" (for example) for all dhw jobs or the job's title
- How often you want to be notified (daily, every two days, every three days, weekly, monthly)
DHW Job Opportunities
Hiring information
EEO/AA/Veteran
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
DHW Internship Opportunities
DHW offers internships primarily in Child Welfare Social Work. For all areas of interest, applicants should submit a résumé (Word or PDF), relevant coursework, field(s) of interest, and preferred location to DHWJobs@dhw.idaho.gov.
Internships are filled on an as-needed basis.
Eligibility
Open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students.
Placement
Work hours are coordinated with the internship supervisor. Onsite, remote, or hybrid options may be available.
Recommended Application Window
December and January prior to the upcoming academic year.
Students are encouraged to review DHW's Explore DHW Careers or the Services and Programs section on the homepage to help identify areas of interest.
FAQ
Current openings
You can see all of our current job openings and apply online. Announcements will specify if a position is full-time, part-time, or temporary.
Yes.
Application process
If you are an External Applicant (do not currently work for the State of Idaho) and you see a position you're interested in on our external job posting site, you can apply by selecting the Apply Now button on the job announcement and completing all the steps associated with the position.
If you are an Internal Applicant (current State of Idaho employee with Luma access), you will log in to Luma and:
- Click on Opportunities
- Search Open Jobs
- Click the blue Apply button
If you applied online, you are able to follow the status of every position you apply for by accessing your online account.
No. State jobs require a State of Idaho Employment Application and completion of the attestation questions. Sometimes a resume is also required; each job announcement contains instructions on how to apply and what information is necessary to complete the process.
DHW accepts applications from anyone, no matter what their location. Job interviews are arranged by the manager doing the hiring. As an out-of-area applicant, if you are asked to interview, you are welcome to inquire about telephone or virtual interviews.
The exam score is based off of the attestation questions you answered. If you received a score, you will be referred to the hiring managers. This does not guarantee an interview. The hiring manager will reach out to you directly if they wish to schedule an interview. If you do not pass the exam, you will be notified by email.
For an overview of the state hiring process, visit the Idaho Division of Human Resources.
Job requirements
Minimum qualifications (requirements) are listed on each job announcement.
No. Only jobs that have been announced Department Promotional or Statewide Promotional are limited to DHW or state of Idaho employees. Most of our job announcements are open to the public.
Not necessarily. Many of our positions only require experience and/or completion of related training. You can see all job requirements on the job announcement under minimum qualifications.
For questions regarding social worker licensure, you will need to contact the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses at https://dopl.idaho.gov.
General questions
For problems with the application website, you can email dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov. If that does not work, we recommend contacting the Idaho Division of Human Resources. They can be reached at 800-554-5627 or idhr@dhr.idaho.gov.
The state of Idaho is committed to our veterans. For more information about veterans' preference points and eligibility, visit the Division of Human Resources.
The state of Idaho offers a competitive benefits package to employees. For a complete list of all benefits, select the Employee Benefits section or visit the Idaho Division of Human Resources website.
DHW offers multiple training opportunities, beginning with our New Employee Orientation and Introduction to the department. We have an online learning system, as well as many classroom opportunities. Many of our programs also offer specific on-the-job training for their positions.