Driver

Great Falls Pre-Release Services, Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Great Falls Pre-Release Center in Montana is seeking a Transportations Specialist who may perform Compliance Officer duties as needed. You will provide transportation for residents to work and appointments, monitor behavior, and support staff with program requirements in a minimum-security setting.

This non-profit community corrections site emphasizes structured re-entry for adult offenders, with opportunities to contribute to safety and successful reintegration while working across three

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a valid Montana driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience with incarcerated individuals and re-entry work is preferred.
• Ability to learn and enforce security procedures and policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for residents to work, medical appointments and other activities.
• Transport residents and accompany them to medical appointments when needed.
• Ensure residents are charged correctly for rides, where applicable.
• Report behavior changes or incidents to senior staff.
• Inform relevant staff of important client-related issues affecting program participation.
• Collect supplies from different locations as required.
• Provide input to shift leaders that may influence policy or procedures.
• Conduct visual checks of residents in the community and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Lead others

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Re-entry work experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Position

Driver

Job Classification

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Compliance Officer Supervisor; Compliance Officer – Shift Manager

Supervises

Residents

Position Scope

Up to 220 residents participating in a Residential Re-Entry Program.

Position Summary

The Great Falls Pre-Release Center is a non-profit Community Corrections worksite consisting of three Counseling campuses. The campuses are minimum security and residential in nature, housing closely screened and selected for program acceptance, adult male and female felon offenders during their structured transition program for re-entry into the community. The Centers also operate a Jail Alternative program for adult male/female clients and a Community Service program involving adjudicated males and females.

The Transportations Specialist will be trained to perform the duties of a Compliance Officer (CO) and may be assigned to work as CO as needed. While working as a CO, will be required to work as necessary at any one of the three facilities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provide transportation for residents to and from work, medical appointments, etc.
2. Transport and remain with Inmate Workers during medical appointments.
3. Ensure that residents are properly charged for rides, if applicable.
4. Report behavior changes or incidents to senior staff.
5. Advise Correctional Treatment Specialist staff of important client related issues such as changes in medications, mood swings or obvious attitude disorders which may affect their ability to properly complete their program while assigned to the Center.
6. Pick up supplies from various locations.
7. Provide input to the CO Shift Leader which may lead to changes in policy or procedures.
8. Conduct visual accountabilities on residents in the community.
9. Complete other duties as may be requested or assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Montana Driver’s license.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must meet all basic criteria of a Compliance Officer.
• Must possess basic understanding in techniques of interpersonal relations with ability to establish, understand and be sensitive to resident needs.
• Skills and experience working with the incarcerated and in re-entry work. Able to lead others in the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to learn, understand and enforce security procedures, rules and policies, follow instructions and problem solve.
• Effective verbal and written communication. Good organizational and time management skills.