Community Support Specialist

Community Support Specialist

Flathead Valley Reentry Center

Kalispell, MT

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 Rehabilitation and Enterprise Division ensures the physical and mental well-being of inmates, delivers educational and vocational opportunities within prisons, and oversees community facilities dedicated to successfully reintegrating offenders into Montana communities. Also, this division delivers trauma-informed support to victims of offenders in the correctional system. Join the team responsible for building better tomorrows today!

Be part of something historic. The new Flathead Valley Reentry Center —the first DOC-owned and operated prerelease center in Montana—is transforming the way we deliver structure, accountability, and opportunity for residents returning to their communities. We're driving generational change at the Department of Corrections, and we're looking for mission-driven professionals to help build the future of corrections in Montana.

The Community Support Specialist is a key frontline role that ensures the daily operations of the FVRC run safely, smoothly, and with resident success at the forefront. In this position, you will help create a structured, supportive environment that promotes positive reentry outcomes and community well-being. Your role as a Community Support Specialist includes but is not limited to:

• Schedule and provide daily transportation for residents to and from employment sites, medical appointments, and other program-approved activities.
• Conduct wellness and accountability checks at resident workplaces.
• Manage resident check-ins and check-outs in accordance with facility policy.
• Perform routine room, facility and Resident Offender searches to ensure safety and compliance.
• Answer and route incoming calls with professionalism and accuracy.
• Staff the front desk and maintain a secure, welcoming reception area.
• Support general facility operations and contribute to program objectives as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

Notices

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 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 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.