Restitution Specialist

State of Montana • Helena, MT

27d

About The Position

This position is a Restitution Officer with the Office of Victim Services. The incumbent implements aspects of the Crime Victim Compensation program, including collecting and processing restitution payments from compensa­tion claims, representing the Division in contested claim hearings, and performs various analysis functions related to the program. The incumbent monitors restitution tracking and collection systems; represents the Crime Victim Compensation Program and defends eligibility determination decisions in court proceedings; analyzes legal documentation; negotiates and monitors collections of restitution; researches available information regarding complaints of non-payment of restitution; and establishes and maintains contact with District Judge, Clerk of Court, and other justice system personnel; and recommends statutory and administrative rule changes as needed to the supervisor. Presents training sessions to community groups, law enforcement agencies, and victim associations; represents the bureau in presenting, explaining, and answering questions pertaining to compensation/restitution program laws, rules and regulations. The position is expected to research, examine, and correctly interpret legal criminal justice information, supporting documentation (e.g., medical reports, insurance policies, etc.), to determine correct disbursement of restitution payments. The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two years of job-related experience
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted

Responsibilities

• implements aspects of the Crime Victim Compensation program, including collecting and processing restitution payments from compensa­tion claims
• representing the Division in contested claim hearings
• performs various analysis functions related to the program
• monitors restitution tracking and collection systems
• represents the Crime Victim Compensation Program and defends eligibility determination decisions in court proceedings
• analyzes legal documentation
• negotiates and monitors collections of restitution
• researches available information regarding complaints of non-payment of restitution
• establishes and maintains contact with District Judge, Clerk of Court, and other justice system personnel
• recommends statutory and administrative rule changes as needed to the supervisor
• Presents training sessions to community groups, law enforcement agencies, and victim associations
• represents the bureau in presenting, explaining, and answering questions pertaining to compensation/restitution program laws, rules and regulations
• research, examine, and correctly interpret legal criminal justice information, supporting documentation (e.g., medical reports, insurance policies, etc.), to determine correct disbursement of restitution payments

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees