Program Services Bureau Chief

Program Services Bureau Chief

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 Rehabilitative and Enterprise Division ensures the physical and mental well-being of inmates, delivers educational and vocational opportunities within prisons, and oversees community facilities dedicated to successfully reintegrating offenders into Montana communities. Also, this division delivers trauma-informed support to victims of offenders in the correctional system. Join the team responsible for building better tomorrows today! The Programming Services Bureau Chief plays a key leadership role shaping statewide programming, treatment, and case management services. This position offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change, improve outcomes, and lead innovative strategies across all state and contracted correctional facilities. As Bureau Chief, you will set the vision and direction for programs that support rehabilitation, reentry, and public safety. You'll collaborate with agency leaders, community partners, and policymakers to ensure high-quality, consistent services that meet regulatory standards and advance DOC priorities.

Lead and oversee statewide programming, treatment, and case management operations

Drive strategy, set goals, and measure outcomes to improve system-wide performance

Ensure quality, compliance, and consistency across all facilities

Partner with state agencies, providers, and stakeholders to enhance services

Represent DOC with legislators, leadership, and the public

Oversee program policies, budgets, and performance metrics

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professionals

Manage contracts and expand partnerships for critical services

You'll play a critical role in advancing rehabilitation efforts, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of correctional services across the state.

Qualifications: The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to programming, behavioral health, social services, public administration, human services or other occupationally related fields. Licensure in a behavioral health field is preferred and additionally compensated within the posted range. The ability and commitment to become a licensed within 3 years would be supported by MDOC through assistance with clinical hours and may result in a pay increase when completed. 3 years of experience in program administration or program management. 3 years of experience supervising professional staff. 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, Medicaid Fraud Check. The Department of Corrections participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

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