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Criminal Justice Services Diversion Project VISTA
 
 
 
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.
 
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Member Duties : Key Responsibilities include Program Research and Design, Community Engagement, Writing and Documentation, and Evaluation and Feedback. The VISTA will conduct best practices research to inform the program structure, analyze local data and identify key community needs and gaps, and collaborate with community providers and stakeholders to gather input. The VISTA will build partnerships with local law enforcement, prosecuting attorneys, public defenders, Judges, community members, and service organizations, and facilitate group discussions and one-on-one meetings to gather insights. The VISTA will draft program protocols, training manuals, and implementation timelines, and prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and funders. The VISTA will develop baseline metrics and tools to evaluate program success and collect and incorporate feedback from community members and program stakeholders.
 
Program Benefits : Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Training . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Ex-Offender Reentry ,  Public Safety ,  Community Outreach ,  Health ,  Hunger ,  Housing ,  Homelessness . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  Communications ,  Team Work ,  Law ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Public Health . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Criminal Justice Services Diversion Project VISTA
Program Start/End Date
04/07/2025  -   04/06/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MONTANA  
Accepting Applications
From  11/18/2024  To  03/07/2025 
Contact Kellie McBride
Law And Justice Center
Helena   MT   59601
4064478380
kmcbride@lccountymt.gov
https://www.lccountymt.gov/Government/Criminal-Justice-Services
Listing ID 125007

       

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