**QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST** **FLATHEAD VALLEY REENTRY CENTER** **KALISPELL, 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 new*Flathead Valley Reentry Center (FVRC)*plays an integral role in shaping the way we deliver structure and accountability while supporting success for residents returning to their community at this first-ever, DOC-owned and operated prerelease center. We’re making generational changes at the DOC. Help us build the future of corrections in Montana. The*Quality Assurance Specialist*will ensure the facility’s adherence to evidence-based practices related to security, treatment, and programming. This position will be responsible for the implementation of continuous quality improvement measures related to risk/needs assessments, facilitated treatment and programming, and security protocols.TheQuality Assurance Specialist**will be expected to undergo certification in the Correctional Program Checklist, for the purpose of measuring how well programs adhere to research.  This includes technical report writing and expectation of travel to other facilities around the state. In addition, this position will: * Assist with the development and implementation of facility protocols, which includes providing some educational and training materials to facility staff. * Assist in updating, reviewing, and determining applicable policies and procedures for the facility. * This position is located in a correctional facility and will have daily contact with program residents who are adult offenders sentenced for felony convictions. ** *QUALIFICATIONS* The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to: * Bachelor’s degree in business or a helping profession (social work, psychology, clinical, etc.) or a related field is required. * Two years of directly related work experience preferred. Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The first review of applications of September 15, 2025. *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: * Criminal history check * Child/patient/offender abuse registries * Reference checks **** **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 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. **Title:** *Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist* **Location:** *Kalispell* **Requisition ID:** *25142056*