VICTIM WITNESS COORDINATORREHABILITATION AND PROGRAMSKALISPELL, 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!The Rehabilitation and Programs Division ensures the physical and mental well-being of inmates, delivers educational and vocational opportunities within prisons, and oversees community facilities dedicated to successfully reintegrating offenders into Montana communities. Also, this division delivers trauma-informed support to victims of offenders in the correctional system. Join the team responsible for building better tomorrows today!JOB SUMMARY:The Victim Witness Coordinator assists victims of crime, protect and advocate for the rights of victims, provide necessary information and prevent further victimization.This position develops and conducts training for service-agencies, community-based programs and criminal justice personnel.Coordinate interagency safety planning for victims of high-risk offenders confined in MDOC facilities, county jails, or living in the community under supervision of the Department.Collaborate with Probation and Parole Officers during the Pre-Sentence Investigation (PSI) process, the risk assessment process, the development of offender supervision plans, the conditional release process and reentry planning to ensure that information from victim(s) is appropriately considered and integrated into these processes.Develop and maintain a network of collaborative partnerships with victim advocates, criminal justice agencies, and other community-based service providers in support of victim safety during offender reintegration into the community in high-risk situations.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or related field.Three years of experience in a position in which the primary job responsibility is providing services to victims of crime; or a total of five years of experience in a position in which the primary job responsibility is providing services to victims of crime is equivalent.Serving as a volunteer under a victim services program is considered experience and should be included in work history.Credentialing within 18 months of start date.Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generousState of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the .APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.Successful applicants will be subject to:Criminal history checkChild/patient/offender abuse registriesReference checksNOTICES:Prison Rape Elimination Act - 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 - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.
