What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Services Diversion Project VISTA position at Lewis and Clark County?
Position Title: AmeriCorps VISTA – Criminal Justice Services Diversion Project
Apply Here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=125007
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This role is your chance to make a lasting impact by helping Lewis and Clark County’s justice system focus on rehabilitation and community support rather than incarceration. Be a catalyst for change—apply today!
Join Lewis and Clark County’s Department of Criminal Justice Services in Helena, Montana, as an AmeriCorps VISTA. Collaborate with justice leaders, law enforcement, public defenders, and community organizations to create a program that diverts individuals from incarceration into supportive services.
Who:
Join Lewis and Clark County’s Department of Criminal Justice Services in Helena, Montana, as an AmeriCorps VISTA. Collaborate with justice leaders, law enforcement, public defenders, and community organizations to create a program that diverts individuals from incarceration into supportive services.
What:
Design a Criminal Justice Diversion Program that connects individuals facing non-violent misdemeanor charges to critical resources like housing, mental health care, addiction treatment, and other community services. Your work will address the root causes of justice system involvement, such as poverty and behavioral health needs, helping reduce reliance on detention.
When:
This is a one-year service position beginning in 2025. During this time, you will research, design, and draft the program framework for implementation in 2026.
Where:
Your office will be in downtown Helena at the Law and Justice Center, surrounded by local justice system partners and community resources. You'll also visit stakeholders across the county, including courts, law enforcement agencies, and service providers.
How:
- Research best practices from nationally recognized diversion models.
- Engage with key stakeholders through meetings and community outreach.
- Analyze local data to tailor the program to the county's needs.
- Draft policies, procedures, and training manuals for the program.
- Develop tools to evaluate program success and sustainability.
This role is your chance to make a lasting impact by helping Lewis and Clark County’s justice system focus on rehabilitation and community support rather than incarceration. Be a catalyst for change—apply today!
For more information please visit https://www.lccountymt.gov/Government/Criminal-Justice-Services, email Director Kellie McBride at kmcbride@lccountymt.gov, or call her at 406-447-8380.
Accepting applicants now: Yes
Accepting applicants from 11/18/2024 – 04/11/2025
Yes, we accept the AmeriCorps application
No, we do not require a separate application
Standard benefits: Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End-of-Service Stipend, Health Coverage, Living Allowance, Training
Select terms: Permits part-time employment and attendance at school during off hours
Minimum age: 18
Desired Education: College graduate
Skills: Communications, Community organization, Law, Leadership, Public health, Public speaking, Writing/editing, Social services, Teamwork
Language requirements: N/A
Key Responsibilities include Program Research and Development, Community Engagement, Documentation and Reporting, and Evaluation and Feedback. The VISTA will investigate evidence-based early childhood intervention models, analyze local data and identify community needs, and collaborate with local service providers, public health experts, and justice leaders. The VISTA will build strong partnerships with stakeholders such as early childhood coalitions, healthcare providers, and community organizations, and facilitate one-on-one and group discussions to incorporate lived experiences into the program design. The VISTA will draft comprehensive program guidelines, including implementation timelines and best practices, and prepare presentations, reports, and data summaries for stakeholders and leadership. The VISTA will establish baseline metrics to measure program success and satisfaction and gather and incorporate feedback from community members and stakeholders to refine program design.
Field of service areas: Community Outreach, Education, Ex-Offender Reentry, Health, Hunger, Homelessness, Housing, Public Safety
Project Type: AmeriCorps VISTA
Start Date: May 12, 2025
End Date: May 11, 2026
Term of Service: Full Time
Name of Recruiter: Kellie McBride
State: Montana
Metropolitan area: N/A
Position Title: AmeriCorps VISTA – Criminal Justice System Early Childhood Intervention Initiative
Apply Here: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=125008
