Juvenile Justice Specialist
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.
- Please submit a cover letter and resume.
- Salary: $ 25.58 - 30.05 Hourly
- State of Montana benefits package!
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.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
- Criminal History Fingerprint Check
- Driving History
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”.
- RESUME: 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.
Fabulous State of Montana benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) plan choices - Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution
- Additional 457b Deferred Compensation plan
- Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays
- Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Not Telework Eligible
- State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Closing Date (based on your computer's time zone): Apr 27, 2024, 11:59:00 PM