Juvenile Justice Specialist - Helena, United States - State of Montana

Description

Division Overview:

The Montana Board of Crime Control (MBCC) mission is to proactively contribute to public safety, crime prevention, victim assistance through planning, policy development and coordination of the justice system in partnership with citizens, government, and communities.

Job Overview:

The Juvenile Justice Specialist position provides program oversight, technical assistance, and monitoring of subgrant programs and program evaluation for federal and state grant programs.

The position focuses on improving the juvenile justice system and ensuring compliance with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and Montana Youth Court Act.

This position coordinates and provides staff resources to the Montana Board of Crime Control's Youth Justice Council (YJC).

The position does not supervise other staff.

This position may be eligible for a $1.50 statutory increase on 7/1/2024.

• To be considered for this position you must attach a cover letter and resume.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• One year of directly related work experience.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

The above knowledge, skills and abilities are usually acquired through a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or closely related field and 3 to 4 years job-related work experience.

Job related experience includes program development and planning, research, grant administration, program management or other appropriate field that includes administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Grant management experience
• Extensive knowledge of program development and design techniques, strategic planning, and new program implementation.
• Knowledge of how to analyze and use standardized definitions and rules from a federal agency using federal, state and agency regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of training techniques, information dissemination, as well as public speaking and presentations.
• Considerable knowledge of data collection and analysis.

Must have the technical and interpersonal skills to analyze complex statistical and narrative information; to recognize emerging issues, anticipate their impacts on state and local justice systems; to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to diverse groups; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantees, social service agencies, local law enforcement, county attorneys and the general public.

Special Instructions

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check
• Driving History

REAL ID Compliant Credential Required and/or Passport:
State employees are required to present legally binding photo identification at the time of hire. Generally, this is a valid driver license, U.S. Passport or Employment Authorization ID (Form I-766).

All DOJ positions require a valid REAL ID or U.S. Passport within 60 days of hire, effective May 3, 2025.

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HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a résumé and a cover letter at the time of application.

Tip:
When attaching your resume and cover letter, you must mark the attachment as a "Relevant File".

Your Résumé:
Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the résumé to be considered for this position. Failure to attach résumé and cover letter will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at via File Transfer Service.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana 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.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.