What services does the Town of West Yellowstone Job and Social Services Office offer?
The Job and Social Services Office personnel provide employment and healthcare related services, information and referrals to the general public. A full-time Coordinator and a part-time Assistant offer the following services from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday:

• Job Service – The Town of West Yellowstone, in partnership with the Montana Department of Labor, provides information to job applicants about current local job openings. Job listings are posted according to employer specifications. Internet access is available for applicants to view local, state, and national positions, write resumes, receive assistance for filing unemployment claims, prepare cover letters, and review interviewing techniques. The office also provides information about child labor laws, immigrant employment, and wage and hour questions.
• Food Bank – Food items are distributed to needy individuals and families residing in the Town of West Yellowstone every Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A simple application is required to show residency and to keep track of statistics required by the Montana Food Bank Network. The food distribution service provides emergency food supplies and is not intended to be a maintenance program.
• Clothing Center – Needy individuals can access donated clothing items every Thursday from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Monetary donations are appreciated but not required.

What types of jobs are available in West Yellowstone?
The job market in West Yellowstone is basically seasonal. The summer and winter seasons offer the best opportunities for work. The summer season runs from approximately mid–May until the end of October and the winter season runs from approximately mid–December until the end of March. Most jobs are in the service industry, such as housekeepers, cooks, front desk clerks, retail sales clerks, bookkeepers, wait staff, dishwashers, etc.

Can a person apply for other assistance programs such as food stamps, Medicaid, AFDC, etc. at the Job & Social Services Office?
Applications for food stamps, Medicaid, Assistance for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are available at the Job and Social Services Office. The staff can answer questions about the application process, assist individuals in filling out the necessary paperwork, and schedule appointments with eligibility technicians in Bozeman.

Is personal information kept confidential?
Any personal information offered to the Job and Social Services Staff is kept confidential. Our staff is prohibited from sharing personal information without express written consent from the person in question.

How do I apply for unemployment insurance?
Unemployment claims or questions are now handled by calling the State of Montana Department of Labor at (406) 444–2545. The best time to call is early in the morning (8:00 AM) or late in the afternoon (4:30 PM).

What medical services are available in West Yellowstone?
West Yellowstone currently has a medical clinic staffed by a full–time nurse practitioner and a part–time medical doctor. Other medical services are available in conjunction with the Gallatin County Health Department. Medical services available in West Yellowstone are as follows:

• Yellowstone Family Medical Clinic
  The clinic is located at 11 S Electric, the corner of S Electric and Yellowstone Avenue. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Appointments can be made by calling (406) 646–0200.
• Immunization Clinics
  A Gallatin County Public Health Nurse travels to West Yellowstone twice a month to administer immunizations. The nurse generally schedules immunization clinics on the first and third Fridays of every month. Notices are posted each month at the Public Library, Social Services Office, and the Post Office. The immunizations are administered in the Community Services Building at 212 Yellowstone Avenue in West Yellowstone (north side of the Yellowstone Family Medical Clinic). Anyone interested can call (406) 646–7311 to schedule an appointment or seek further information.
• Well–Child Clinics
  A Gallatin County Public Health Nurse travels to West Yellowstone every other month to provide well–child clinics for children. The clinics are designed to offer comprehensive developmental exams for children. The clinics are held in the Community Services Building at 212 Yellowstone Avenue in West Yellowstone (north side of the Yellowstone Family Medical Clinic). Anyone interested can call (406) 646–7311 to schedule an appointment or seek further information.
• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
  Representatives from the Montana WIC Program provide valuable nutrition and health information as well as supplemental food vouchers to women, infants, and children in West Yellowstone. Individuals who qualify are: pregnant women, new mothers, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children up to the age of five. WIC appointments can be made in Bozeman by calling (406) 582–3115.
• Bridger Clinic
  Bridger Clinic is a reproductive health care clinic that provides low-cost services for men and women of all ages. Bridger Clinic provides services such as: physical exams, birth control counseling, sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) screening, anonymous HIV testing, and free pregnancy testing. Appointments can be made in Bozeman by calling (406) 587–0681.

Does the Job and Social Services Office provide rental assistance or other financial assistance?
The Job and Social Services Office generally does not provide financial services for long–term housing. Anyone looking for housing is welcome to stop by and pick up a housing list that provides the names of local apartment complexes and contact information for rental property owners and managers in the community. A Community Help Fund has been established for emergency assistance such as temporary lodging, bus passes, medical exams, car repairs, food, clothing, etc. Anyone in need of emergency assistance is welcome to complete a needs assessment at the office. The Job and Social Services office also administers a Victim’s Compensation Fund for individuals who have been injured or killed as a result of a crime. Information on how to apply can be obtained from the Job and Social Services Office.