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State of Montana Correctional Program Specialist in Deer Lodge, Montana
CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM SPECIALIST HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION DEER LODGE, 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 –This positionprovides social and therapeutic services to assist with rehabilitation of offenders in custody though work in the Rehabilitation and Programs Division. * Responsibilities includecoordinating and completing intake and release-planning information for offenders programming. * Interviewing offendersregularly to evaluate their progress with accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their contracts and rehabilitation plans. * Establishinggoals for the offender by gauging compliance with court-ordered restrictions and observing the effectiveness of treatment. * Preparing treatment reports or special requests for law offenders in custody, developing treatment and programming plan and strategies collaboratively with offenders, facilitating individual and group programming with offenders, managing, and modifying assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and planning services. * Assess offenders through motivational interviewing and established evidence-based practices. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS /Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered./ * Resume * Cover Letter * State of Montana Application Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT. If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position. BENEFITS Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! 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 if 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 anEOE/M/F/D/V/SO(Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation). QUALIFICATIONS * * Associate degree in criminal justice, psychology, education, ora related field. * 2 years of related experience is required. Title: *Correctional Program Specialist Location: Deer Lodge Requisition ID: 24141021