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**RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES SPECIALIST-TEMPORARY** **MONTANA STATE PRISON** **DEER LODGE, 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*Religious Activities Specialist*is primarily responsible for advising and supervising religious activities and volunteer programs in the RAC (Religious Activities Center) located at Montana State Prison and in the WRC (Work and Reentry Center). The Religious Activities Specialist will supervise a volunteer base of approximately 250 through orientation, direct feedback, and correspondence in order to facilitate authentic religious activity and maintain sound penological practice. They will also supervise two inmate workers to maintain RAC facilities, support RAC programs, and develop positive offender job skills and work habits. * Assists and cooperates with the RAC Coordinator in expanding the network of religious program providers. * Supervises the operation of religious activities and volunteers in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and priorities consistent with MSP policies, procedures, missions, and goals. * Monitors religious programs that take into account the diverse religious / spiritual needs of the offender population. * Ensures that offenders receive opportunities for pastoral care and counseling, guidance in spiritual and moral development, and support in times of crisis by scheduling appointments with the chaplain service volunteers or other volunteers as requested. Prepare, arrange, and set-up for regular and special religious services (communion, baptism, sweat re-builds, drum, etc.). * Maintains records relating to physical resources, offender participation, volunteer information, security practices, staff activities, and other areas as needed. Maintains a dynamic schedule of religious activities (across the religious spectrum) for RAC and WRC. Ensures that the RAC’s threefold mission of guaranteeing Constitutional rights, accomplishing institutional objectives, and realizing authentic spiritual development is successful. *QUALIFICATIONS* The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: * Bachelor's degree is preferred but npt required. * Two years job-related work experience in correctional supervision, rehabilitation, treatment, or programming. 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:/(//Enter list below and then format with bullet points./ * Criminal history check * Child/patient/offender abuse registries * Reference checks *NOTICES* **** **Prison Rape Elimination Act - **Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the communityfacilitated 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 positio *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 **Title:** *Religious Activities Specialist* **Location:** *Deer Lodge* **Requisition ID:** *25142670*