DESISTANCE COORDINATOR FACILITIES & PROGRAMS BUREAU 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-This position is responsible for helping the agency implement and track actions and processes that focus on individuals ceasing criminal and/or antisocial behaviors (different than recidivism which focuses on individuals not committing more crimes). This position will champion and support efforts to ensure DOC is operating and measuring program and service outcomes to understand which have the most positive and greatest impact on successful and sustained reentry. This position will collaborate with all internal DOC work units as well as with DOC service providers, external justice partners, and in-reach effort coordinators to help ensure a continuum of care for successful transition from correctional institutions to communities. This position represents a transformational shift in how DOC approaches inmate rehabilitation and reentry and demonstrates DOC’s intention to prioritize the well-being of those in its care, while also working to enhance public safety and community cohesion. The Desistance Coordinator will be a driving force behind the development and implementation of comprehensive efforts to address underlying factors that contribute to reoffending, collaborating with stakeholders across various disciplines to forge innovative pathways towards successful community reintegration. The position will foster collaboration among specialists from diverse fields such as criminal justice, social work, mental health, education, and community engagement. Innovative strategies will seek to provide individuals in the Montana correctional system with skills to help successfully navigate reentry back into society. Innovative strategies will be built on proactive interventions, individualized programming, and data-informed decision-making with an end-goal of enhancing the successful reentry outcomes of those in DOC custody as well as ensuring the well-being of local communities. The Desistance Coordinator is expected to help DOC by enhancing public safety; adhering to fiscally responsible practices; seeking to restore individual lives while also strengthening communities; utilizing evidence-based practices and data intelligence to inform recommendations and decisions for better outcomes; elevating rehabilitation and reentry policies and practices; and ultimately helping fulfill the mission of the DOC. QUALIFICATIONS * * Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field. * Five years of work experience in corrections, criminal justice, or related areas. * Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted. *APPLICATION MATERIALS –Resume, Cover Letter, and State of Montana Application. /Applications missing required documentation may not be considered./ 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 thisposition. 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 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 in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field. * Five years of work experience in corrections, criminal justice, or related areas. * Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted. *Title: *Desistance Coordinator Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24140037