Case Specialist (Part-Time)

State of Montana • Glendive, MT

21h

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections is hiring a part-time Case Specialist in Glendive, Montana, within the Rehabilitation and Programs Division. The division supports inmates’ physical and mental well-being, provides educational and vocational opportunities, oversees community facilities that support reintegration, and delivers trauma-informed support to victims of offenders in the correctional system.

The Case Specialist assesses and analyzes offenders to determine their need for program participation and leads groups delivering evidence-based programs. The role monitors progress, revises case plans, helps individuals set realistic goals, maintains records, shares treatment and progress information with staff, and encourages engagement in programs intended to reduce recidivism and support rehabilitation.

Requirements

• An associate degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Psychology, Education, Social Science, Addiction Counseling, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze offenders to determine their need for program participation.
• Lead groups to deliver effective, evidence-based programs.
• Monitor progress, revise case plans, and help individuals set realistic goals.
• Keep records up to date and work with other staff to share information about treatment and progress.
• Support and motivate individuals to engage in programs designed to reduce recidivism and support rehabilitation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree