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How St. Anthony Work Camp’s Paid Employment Program Works

St. Anthony Work Camp is built around work and reentry. If your loved one is housed there, here's what the paid employment program actually does—and what you can realistically expect from it.

• 2 min read • idoc.idaho.gov
How St. Anthony Work Camp’s Paid Employment Program Works

St. Anthony Work Camp (SAWC) is a 400-bed facility for minimum- and community-custody men. That custody level is key - it's what allows SAWC to run a work-focused environment where residents can hold paid jobs while they're still housed at the facility.

SAWC's employment program places residents into full-time, paid jobs. These positions can be with government agencies, nonprofits, or private employers - giving residents steady, constructive work while still in custody.

The facility acts as the hub, connecting residents with outside employers across government, nonprofit, and private worksites. For your family member, this means access to real job placements - not just work assignments within the facility walls.

The goal isn't just staying busy. The program helps residents build solid work habits and marketable skills - showing up consistently, following directions, working on a team, and learning tasks that translate to jobs after release.

Paid work also means real income. That money helps cover immediate needs at SAWC and builds a cushion for reentry. For families, this is one of the most practical benefits: your loved one is building a work record while earning funds that can help with expenses down the line.

How St. Anthony Work Camp’s Paid Employment Program Works

Family Support

  • ✓ Encourage consistency - the program is designed to build good work habits, and steady support from home can help someone stay focused.
  • ✓ Help them keep track of personal details they may need for employment-related paperwork (for example, dates, addresses, or other identifying information they already know).
  • ✓ Talk through practical goals for earnings, since the program is meant to provide a financial resource for immediate and future needs.
  • ✓ If you’re sending mail or funds, follow SAWC’s current rules so you don’t accidentally create a problem for your loved one or the facility.

Note: For the most accurate details on eligibility, placement, and current rules, contact SAWC directly using the phone number or email listed below.

For current details on job assignments, paperwork requirements, and program rules, contact the facility directly. The warden is Tyrell Davis. You can reach SAWC by email at sawc@idoc.idaho.gov or by phone at 208-624-3775.

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