Prerelease Operations/Facility Manager
State of Montana - Kalispell, MT
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Prerelease Operations/Facility Manager position at the Montana Department of Corrections is a pivotal role aimed at enhancing public safety and reducing recidivism through effective rehabilitation programs. This position is responsible for the overall operation of a prerelease center located in Kalispell, MT. The successful candidate will oversee the establishment, implementation, and operation of a comprehensive prerelease program that focuses on delivering services to offenders while ensuring community safety. In the initial 6 to 9 months, the manager will focus on facility readiness and program development, which includes a variety of tasks such as managing offender residential services, ensuring facility and community security, and overseeing case management services. The role also involves the delivery of treatment and programming, community outreach, staffing the facility, and addressing infrastructure needs. Once the facility is operational, the manager will take on the role of facility administrator, responsible for all aspects of the facility's operations, including staff and offender supervision, facility safety, and service delivery. This position is crucial for creating a safer Montana through accountability, rehabilitation, and empowerment, and it offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the overall operation of the prerelease center.
- Establish and implement a prerelease program focused on public safety and reducing recidivism.
- Manage offender residential services and facility security processes.
- Oversee case management services and treatment delivery.
- Engage in community outreach to promote the facility's programs.
- Address facility staffing and infrastructure needs.
- Serve as the facility administrator once operational, responsible for staff and offender supervision.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
- 4-5 years of directly related experience in corrections or rehabilitation services.
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a relevant field.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a corrections facility medical clinic setting.
- Knowledge of community outreach strategies and programs.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Paid holidays and leave.
- Retirement plan options.
- Eligibility for student loan forgiveness under PSLF.
