Program Coordinator Jobs in Helena, MT (NOW HIRING)

Division Overview:

Montana's Division of Criminal Investigation is a diverse public safety team of professionals who provide a full range of criminal investigative services to state, local, and tribal law enforcement.  From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics, criminal records, cybercrime, human trafficking, and missing persons. DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support.  The professionals within DCI are the lifeline of support for public safety.  With a doctrine of service, honor, and justice, this statewide organization provides the best in critical, accurate, and timely service to protect our citizens.

Job Overview:

The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Site Coordinator at the Montana Department of Justice will serve as the central point of contact for the statewide SAKI multidisciplinary team (MDT).   The statewide MDT will have core members and will at times include various local community specific program representation.  

The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Site Coordinator (Program Specialist) at the Montana Department of Justice will serve as the central point of contact for the statewide SAKI multidisciplinary team (MDT) and federal grant partners The Site Coordinator, in collaboration with DOJ leadership, has the responsibility of fostering and coordinating communication and activities among the MDT members. The Site Coordinator should lead the SAKI MDT and team to ensure the programs goals and milestones are met. The successful applicant will understand current efforts related to sexual assault response reform both locally and nationally. Such knowledge should include awareness of current research, national recommendations, and best practices associated with sexual assault response reform. Site Coordinator must have leadership skills with knowledge of the diverse roles of sexual assault nurse examiners, law enforcement, prosecutors, crime laboratories, and victim advocacy. Site Coordinator must demonstrate the skills and willingness to assist the SAKI MDT members and team with development and implementation of statewide protocols and procedures that direct SAKI case reviews, survivor notifications, and coordination with local agencies. Site Coordinator is responsible for managing, organizing, and tracking grant progress towards goals and objectives, including performance metrics. Other responsibilities include contacting and working with victims of crime, grant coordination, budget tracking, data management, stakeholder engagement, and public outreach.

THIS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED AND GRANT HAS BEEN EXTENED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

         Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, public administration, social work, or related field.

         4 years' experience in program development and victim advocacy.

         Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Master's degree criminal justice, sociology, public administration, social work, or related field.

• Victim Advocacy training and/or experience with sexual assault advocacy preferred. 

• Demonstrated community coordination and collaboration experience with prior state program development experience preferred. 

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to: 

• Criminal History Fingerprint Check

• Intensive Background Check

• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

 To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.

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

Your 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.

 A complete online state application is not required.  To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach resume 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 Terese.Christianson@mt.gov 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.