Case Manager

State of Montana; Deer Lodge (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Montana Department of Corrections is seeking a Case Manager in Deer Lodge to support offenders through assessment, planning and release preparation. This full-time role emphasizes risk assessment, education and rehabilitative programming within Montana State Prison.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field and at least two years of experience, with background checks and references required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in criminal justice, psychology, education or a related field.
• 2 years of job-related experience.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis .

Responsibilities

• Looking at system risk and transition services for offenders.
• Case Planning, prioritizing and managing caseloads.
• Classification of offenders
• Conducting Risk Assessments through Motivational interviewing (MORRA).
• Facilitating groups related to the specific needs of the population (Victims Impact or Career Path Group Types).

Skills

Risk assessment

Caseload management

Motivational interviewing

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Job Description - Case Manager (26142609)

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 Rehabilitation 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 Case Manager addresses and supports offenders assigned to Montana State Prison by using appropriate programming, education, treatment, individual program directives and release planning. The Case Manager’s duties include but are not limited to:

Looking at system risk and transition services for offenders.

Case Planning, prioritizing and managing caseloads.

Classification of offenders

Conducting Risk Assessments through Motivational interviewing (MORRA).

Facilitating groups related to the specific needs of the population (Victims Impact or Career Path Group Types).

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Bachelor’s in criminal justice, psychology, education or a related field.

2 years of job-related experience.

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

Successful applicants will be subject to:

Criminal history check

Reference checks

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) - Any person who has 1) engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution; 2) 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 3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in activity as described in the latter, 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.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

29.04 - 29.04 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 2 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Deer Lodge Agency : Department of Corrections Union : Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date

Posting Date

: Oct 23, 2026, 3:05:00 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Nov 10, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name : Paula Plattner | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.