SAKI Site Coordinator

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

A state government agency in Montana is looking for a SAKI Site Coordinator to act as the central point of contact for the SAKI multidisciplinary team. The role involves ensuring effective communication and coordination between team members and managing grant-related tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and experience in program development and victim advocacy. A competitive hourly pay range of $30.00 - $33.00 is offered along with generous benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in program development and victim advocacy.
• Master’s degree and victim advocacy training preferred.
• Experience with sexual assault advocacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication and activities among the MDT members.
• Develop and implement statewide protocols and procedures.
• Manage grant progress towards goals and objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of sexual assault response

Community coordination experience

Victim advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, public administration, social work, or related field

Job description

Division Overview

Montana’s Division of Criminal Investigation is a diverse public safety team of professionals who provide a full range of criminal investigative services to state, local, and tribal law enforcement. From homicide investigations to illegal narcotics, criminal records, cybercrime, human trafficking, and missing persons. DCI serves as the hub in providing critical law enforcement support. The professionals within DCI are the lifeline of support for public safety. With a doctrine of service, honor, and justice, this statewide organization provides the best in critical, accurate, and timely service to protect our citizens.

Job Overview

The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Site Coordinator (Program Specialist) at the Montana Department of Justice will serve as the central point of contact for the statewide SAKI multidisciplinary team (MDT) and federal grant partners. The Site Coordinator, in collaboration with DOJ leadership, has the responsibility of fostering and coordinating communication and activities among the MDT members. The Site Coordinator should lead the SAKI MDT and team to ensure the programs’ goals and milestones are met.

The successful applicant will understand current efforts related to sexual assault response reform both locally and nationally, including awareness of current research, national recommendations, and best practices. Site Coordinator must have leadership skills and knowledge of the diverse roles of sexual assault nurse examiners, law enforcement, prosecutors, crime laboratories, and victim advocacy.

Site Coordinator must demonstrate the skills and willingness to assist the SAKI MDT members and team with development and implementation of statewide protocols and procedures that direct SAKI case reviews, survivor notifications, and coordination with local agencies.

Site Coordinator is responsible for managing, organizing, and tracking grant progress towards goals and objectives, including performance metrics. Other responsibilities include contacting and working with victims of crime, grant coordination, budget tracking, data management, stakeholder engagement, and public outreach.

THIS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED AND GRANT HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, public administration, social work, or related field.
• 4 years’ experience in program development and victim advocacy.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, public administration, social work, or related field.
• Victim Advocacy training and/or experience with sexual assault advocacy.
• Demonstrated community coordination and collaboration experience with prior state program development experience.

Benefits

Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays. Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan. The organization participates in E-Verify.

Salary

30.00 - 33.00 Hourly

EEO Statement

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.