Community Support Specialist

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTER

KALISPELL, MT.

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The new Flathead Valley Reentry Center (FVRC) plays an integral role in shaping the way we deliver structure and accountability while supporting success for residents returning to their community at this first-ever, DOC-owned and operated prerelease center. We're making generational changes at the DOC. Help us build the future of corrections in Montana.

The Community Support Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations and resident services at the Flathead Valley Reentry Center. This position is responsible for coordinating and providing transportation for residents, ensuring accountability, and assisting with facility operations to promote a safe, structured, and supportive reentry environment.

Provide daily transportation for residents to and from employment sites, medical appointments, and other program-approved services.

• Conduct wellness and accountability checks on residents at their places of employment as required.

• Monitor and manage resident check-ins and check-outs in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

• Perform routine room searches to ensure compliance with facility standards.

• Answer and appropriately route incoming phone calls.

• Staff and manage the front desk, maintaining a professional and secure reception area.

• Assist with general facility operations and perform other duties as assigned to support program objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalency required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

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

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a "Relevant File". In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check

• Child/patient/offender abuse registries

• Reference checks

Effective March 16, 2026, this agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act- Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free- The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings. In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.