Compliance Specialist

COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST QUALITY ASSURANCE OF EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES AND PROGRAMS BUREAU HELENA, 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! *JOB OVERVIEW – *The goal of this position will be to enhance the Agency’s adherence to using Evidence-Based practices (EBP). * They will be responsible for using the Correctional Program Checklist, for the purposes of measuring how well programs adhere to research. This includes technical report writing. * Additionally, there will be continuous quality improvement made in the use of our risk and needs assessment tools, facilitated groups, and other EBPs in the institutions and community. * Further, this position will ensure the Department and the contracted facilities are using risk and needs assessments to ensure appropriate programming referrals are made to best meet the identified needs and positively impact desistance and recidivism. * This position will be based out of central office in Helena, MT, but also conduct onsite audits in both secure institutions as well as treatment and prerelease programs across the state. * Responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and facilitating initial, recertification, and ongoing training related to EBPs. * Assist in updating, reviewing, and determining applicable policies and procedures for MDOC. * * *REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS /Applications submitted without required materials may not be considered/ * Cover Letter * Resume * State of Montana Application Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position. BENEFITS * Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify! 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 is 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. *The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE / M / F / D / V / SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation). * *QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree in a helping profession (social work, psychology, clinical, etc.) or a related field is required. * Three years of directly related work experience preferred. * Master’s degree preferred. Title: Compliance Specialist * Location: *Helena Requisition ID: 24142991