Job Description

This first review of applications will be June 13, 2024. Please submit the following required documents on the website:

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisors name/phone number for each position.
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

When submitting the required documents, you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.For a complete job description, please emailThe Montana Judicial Branch offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference in your community, and further your career. As a service-oriented employer, we seek employees with a passion for customer service to help us fulfill our mission to provide an independent, accessible, responsive, impartial, and timely forum to resolve disputes; to preserve the rule of law; and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and Montana.Benefits of working for the Judicial Branch:

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly policies
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF

This position is in Great Falls, MT. Great Falls is often referred to as Montanas basecamp as our city of just over 60,000 people is centrally located and home to an international airport. Nestled in between 4 mountain ranges, 3 rivers, 2 wilderness areas and 1 wildlife refuge, adventure is easily accessible in every direction. Did we mention were about halfway between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park? Great Falls makes the perfect stopover. Stretch your legs on the picturesque 53 miles of trail that runs along the famed Missouri River that goes right through town. Add to that the 11 museums and over 25 wall murals that make our downtown Montanas biggest art gallery. For more information, visit\xc2\xadJob Overview:This is community programs development, implementation, evaluation, and coordination work in a youth probation department.Work includes developing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing community programs for youth offenders and/or community providers. This job would require someone to run the Restorative Justice Program. Also, included but are not limited to shoplifting, victim-offender mediation, interagency child information team, court-managed drug treatment, victim services, education and wellness, and community service. Guidelines include administrative and district court rules, program manuals, and provisions of the Montana Youth Court Act dealing with community supervision.Work requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative and is evaluated by the supervisor, through discussions and review of reports and work products, for accuracy and completeness of work, adherence to overall program goals, and overall quality of the operation of the programs assigned.Job Duties:\xc2\xb7 Plans, researches, develops, implements, and maintains community based diversionary programs using a restorative justice philosophy; develops and coordinates other resources necessary for the operation of the programs.\xc2\xb7 Researches, develops, implements, and facilitates on-going educational and intervention groups for juvenile offenders.\xc2\xb7 Recruits, schedules, and trains facilitators and instructors for groups; coordinates meeting space and necessary equipment for each group and/or class; may instruct the class as needed.\xc2\xb7 Recruits, selects, trains, coordinates, and directs community volunteers and interns involved in the operation of various diversionary and educational/intervention programs; makes presentations to groups to help expand the programs.\xc2\xb7 Develops, implements, and coordinates the Interagency Child Information Team; works with county attorneys office to develop, implement, and maintain interagency agreements.\xc2\xb7 Writes program documents such as participant handbooks, program brochures, and training manuals.\xc2\xb7 Works with youth probation officers and hearing officers to assure offender participation and compliance with probation requirements.\xc2\xb7 Monitors attendance at sessions; maintains databases of information on the program; prepares reports of program accomplishments.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Behaviors):\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of restorative justice practices when working with youth.\xc2\xb7 Considerable knowledge of the methods used to research, develop, implement, and monitor programs such as community programs for youth offenders.\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of the general principles of youth probation work and related court procedures.\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of youth behavior and family dynamics.\xc2\xb7 Ability to understand the nature and purpose of community programs, research available resources, and prepare documents which will assist the youth probation program achieve its goals and objectives.\xc2\xb7 Ability to read, understand, and apply guidelines pertaining to the position including administrative and district court rules, community supervision manuals, and provisions of the Montana Youth Court act dealing with community supervision.\xc2\xb7 Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a diverse group of people.\xc2\xb7 Ability to make effective presentations to groups of people.\xc2\xb7 Ability to deal with upset, angry, and emotionally charged people in a calming manner.\xc2\xb7 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the youth and their families, treatment teams, state and local agencies, community program and treatment providers, volunteers, school personnel, supervisor, youth probation staff, judges, and the public.\xc2\xb7 Ability to gather information, develop and implement programs and evaluate programs to determine if they are meeting goals and objectives of the assigned program(s).\xc2\xb7 Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, desk-top publishing, or database applications depending on program requirements.Working Conditions:The work is performed primarily in an office environment and involves exposure to normal, everyday risks which require normal safety precautions typical of offices. Employees may be exposed to people who are emotionally distraught.Physical Demands:This position requires activities such as sitting for long periods, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing stairs, lifting, moving, and carrying light to medium objects, operating office.Licensure and Certification Requirements:Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Montana driver's license; proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle on State business.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, psychology, social work, criminal justice, or a related field, or;
• An associate degree in the above areas and experience working with youth or youth offenders.

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