PROGRAM SPECIALIST

REHABILITATION & PROGRAMS DIVISION

HELENA, MT

MISSION - Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

JOB OVERVIEW – The Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Program Specialist to serve as the primary coordinator of the Institutional Screening Committee process. This critical role involves evaluating offender eligibility for participation in the Institutional Screening Committee process, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring the effective review of offender cases. As the Program Specialist, you will play a vital role in enhancing the efficiency and fairness of the offender placement process within the Montana Department of Corrections.

Key Responsibilities will be:

• Serve as the primary coordinator of the Institutional Screening Committee process.
• Review case records, legal documents, and the Offender Management System (OMS) to determine offender eligibility.
• Assign cases for review to facility case management staff and monitor review results.
• Collaborate with the Board of Pardons and Parole victim liaison staff to gather victim input.
• Participate as a voting member of the Institutional Screening Committee at secure facilities.
• Coordinate with secure facilities, Probation and Parole, Victim Services, and the Board of Pardons and Parole.
• Notify offenders of the outcomes of their case reviews.
• Maintain accurate data on the Institutional Screening Committee process, including offender reviews and outcomes.
• Address inquiries from DOC staff, community corrections facilities, offenders, victims, and the public regarding the process.
• Provide essential training to facility case management staff and committee members for process continuity.
• Contribute to DOC offender placement processes across custody and supervision levels.

QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree. Two years of experience. Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS – Cover Letter, Resume, State of Montana Application

Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS - Health, dental, vision & prescription coverage for self or dependents available from date of hire, 15 paid vacation days, 12 sick days & 10-11 paid holidays annually, and membership in Retirement system with state contribution (vesting applies). Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Student Loan Forgiveness: This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness on student loans after 120 qualifying payments have been made.

For more information https://statecareers.mt.gov/_docs/StatewideBenefitsFlyer.pdf

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 - Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or is the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free -Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)

Bachelor’s degree. Two years of experience. Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.