Reentry Workforce Consultant Kalispell

Required Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced knowledge and proficiency in the following areas:

• Justice System Knowledge: Strong understanding of the criminal justice system including corrections probation/parole reentry housing and community-based services.
• Reentry Best Practices: In-depth knowledge of reentry challenges and best practices related to employment housing education behavioral health and transportation for individuals returning after incarceration.
• Recidivism Strategies: Familiarity with recidivism reduction strategies and the critical role of workforce development in successful reentry.
• Program Policy Knowledge: Working knowledge of state and federal programs and policies related to workforce development vocational rehabilitation corrections and human services.
• Partnership Development: Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders including government agencies nonprofits business leaders and community organizations.
• Collaboration: Experienced in working within various organizational systems to encourage cooperation and support collaboration across departments and partner agencies.
• Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences and present clear evidence-based recommendations.
• Program Evaluation: Ability to identify service gaps design responsive solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of reentry-related programs and policies.
• Public Speaking: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in public settings by delivering clear engaging and informative presentations tailored to diverse audiences including staff leadership and external stakeholders. Skilled in developing professional presentation materials that convey complex information in an accessible and visually compelling manner ensuring audience understanding and engagement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)

• Experience providing direct employment or workforce support services to those exiting incarceration or other underserved populations including individualized job placement job readiness assessments career planning and supportive service referrals.
• Familiarity with reentry criminal justice workforce development or human service systems including knowledge of common barriers to employment housing education and community reintegration.
• Skill in engaging a wide range of partnerssuch as employers social service providers government agencies or nonprofit organizationsto connect individuals with training education and job opportunities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and public settings including preparing reports and presentations for participants partner agencies and supervisors.
• Experience identifying service gaps collecting participant or program data and providing feedback or suggestions to management in support of continuous improvement.
• A bachelors degree in human services social work workforce development criminal justice or a related field may supplement relevant professional experience but is not a substitute for demonstrated skills and competencies in the areas noted above. Equivalent lived or work experience in the criminal justice system case management employment services vocational rehabilitation or social services will be fully considered.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:

A complete state application is not required; however you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application but the application will not be scored or reviewed.

Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

Tip: When attaching your resume cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as RELEVANT or we will be unable to view your documents.

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - Your Cover Letter should explain how your experience and education meet the identified Knowledge Skills and Abilities with examples that demonstrate your qualifications.
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position including duties dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR office.

BENEFITS:

Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking camping biking fishing boating hunting skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs rodeos and theaters. Read more about our great state here.