Job Description

Summary of Work

This role focuses on enhancing reentry support for justice-involved individuals by collaborating with stakeholders, identifying barriers, and ensuring access to critical services. Responsibilities include planning, developing, and evaluating reentry programs, aligning efforts across departments, and participating in strategic planning initiatives. The position also involves developing training & resource materials, improving data connectivity and reporting, expanding housing resources, and ensuring consistency with evidence-based practices. Regular assessment, inter-agency coordination, and policy development are key to driving continuous improvement and meeting organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires HS diploma/GED and three years of work experience working with criminal justice involved individuals. Preference will be given to applicants who have work experience providing Reentry Services to individuals and have two years of personal recovery, and or past criminal justice involved lived experience. It is preferred that the applicant have work experience with a variety of public and private agencies, including those in criminal justice, social services, housing, employment, and behavioral health. A valid class D driver's license and statewide travel are required.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

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Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.


Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.


Contact Brian Miller, 701-934-1467, brianlmiller@nd.gov or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.


As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.