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REHABILITATION SPECIALIST

FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTER, KALISPELL, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The new Flathead Valley Reentry Center (FVRC) plays an integral role in shaping the way we deliver structure and accountability while supporting success for residents returning to their community at this first-ever, DOC-owned and operated prerelease center. We're making generational changes at the DOC. Help us build the future of corrections in Montana.

JOB OVERVIEW The Rehabilitation Specialist position provides social and rehabilitation services to offenders through offender risk assessment and delivery of program services targeting risk and need areas.

• Responsibilities include assessment and analysis of offender data, evaluation of the need for program participation, analysis and interpretation of test results and production of post-program reports. Candidates will assess offender programing needs on a continuous basis to evaluate offender progress and develop and revise case plans and goals.
• This position will complete assessments and group interventions. Candidates will motivate and deliver effective correctional programs conforming to stringent quality assurance standards that meet with the specific needs of the offenders.
• The position will liaise with other employees internal and external to the facility to ensure the exchange of relevant information about treatment plans
• This position will work in a facility that houses adult offenders with felony convictions. Some of the population can be sex offenders, individuals with substance use disorders, or mental health needs. Because of offender needs and program requirements, this position may be required to work non-traditional work shifts (other than Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required in criminal justice, sociology, social work, criminology psychology, education, social science, addiction counseling, therapy, or a related field.
• One year of experience working with sex offenders, individuals with substance use disorder, and/or mental health.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• State of Montana Application

Materials submitted but not requested may not be considered in the selection process. Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position. The first review of applications will be the week of September 1, 2025.

BENEFITS Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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.