Job Description - Correctional Case Specialist (24143076) Position Title: Correctional Case Specialist - (24143076) 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 position provides social and therapeutic services to assist with rehabilitation of offenders in custody through work in the Rehabilitation and Programs Division. Responsibilities include coordinating and completing intake and release-planning information for offenders programming. Interviewing offenders regularly to evaluate their progress with accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their contracts and rehabilitation plans. Establishing goals 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 plans and strategies collaboratively with offenders, facilitating individual and group programming with offenders, managing, and modifying assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and planning services. Applicant will assess offenders through motivational interviewing and established evidence-based practices. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered. Resume 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. 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 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. QUALIFICATIONS Associates degree in criminal justice, psychology, education, or a related field 2 years of related experience is required. Salary: $27.04 - $27.04 Hourly Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave&Holidays, Retirement Plan Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 5% of the Time Primary Location: Deer Lodge Agency: Department of Corrections Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date: Contact Name: Jenna Comstock | Contact Email: jenna.comstockmt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-1347 J-18808-Ljbffr