Job Openings and Apply Online

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: 

  1. Review job openings
  2. Type in a keyword (dhw), job title, or skill to find a specific job category and enter your desired location
  3. Select the job title
  4. 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)
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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.

FAQ

Current openings

How do I see a list of your current openings?
Are there any part-time or temporary opportunities available?
How can I be alerted to any job openings I might be interested in applying for?
I applied for this position in 2022. Do I have to re-apply to be considered for new openings?

Application process

How do I apply for a job?
I've applied. What happens now?
May I just send a resume?
How can I get an internship with DHW?
I live out of state; can I apply for a job? How do I interview?
Why did I receive an exam score if I didn't take an exam?
Where can I get more information about the state hiring process?

Job requirements

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Do you need a degree or licensure to work for DHW?
The job announcement says applicants need to be licensed as a social worker in Idaho. What are the requirements for obtaining licensure?

General questions

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