Program Supervisor at State of Montana

United States

COR (Commitment Oversight & Release Section) PROGRAM SUPERVISOR DIRECTOR'S OFFICE ANY CITY IN MONTANA IS CONSIDERED 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 Commitment Oversight & Release Section (CORS) is leading the charge for the Department of Corrections in ensuring transparency and collaboration when determining inmate placement. This team works closely with our treatment and rehabilitation partners providing support to match the unique needs of each individual, while balancing the concerns of victims and community safety. The CORS (Commitment Oversight & Release Section) Program Supervisor will be driving meaningful change for incarcerated individuals, improving outcomes back into Montana communities, and providing transparency and shaping placement decisions for offenders who have been placed under DOC authority. As the supervisor, you will set the vision and direction for the program to evaluate placements of DOC committed offenders and their potential opportunities for rehabilitation and reentry, while balancing victim concerns and public safety. You’ll collaborate with agency leaders, community partners, and policymakers to ensure high-quality, consistent services that meet regulatory standards and advance DOC priorities. Depending on the location of the selected candidate, remote work may be allowed and necessary. Oversee statewide section making placement decisions for DOC committed offenders Drive strategy, set goals, and measure outcomes to improve system-wide performance Ensure quality, compliance, and consistency with policies and correctional best practices Participate in the Institutional Screening process Partner with DOC personnel and community partners Ensure statutorily required court notifications are completed Represent DOC with legislators, leadership, and the public Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals You’ll play a critical role in advancing rehabilitation efforts, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of DOC committed offenders. QUALIFICATIONS The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: Familiarity with program management Proficiency using Excel for tracking and reporting Ability to provide effective leadership, vision and direction Ability to provide clear communication and transparent processes to internal and external stakeholders Five years of experience within in the Montana Department of Corrections Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to behavioral health, social services, criminology, human services or other occupationally related fields. Supervisory and program management experience Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 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. 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 check Child/patient/offender abuse registries Reference checks The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/. NOTICES Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) 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 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, 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.