Classification Caseworker (#011688) Wateree River Correctional Inst, Rembert (SUMTER) level 2

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking staff to evaluate inmate records, classify custody, and oversee progress for a caseload of about 250 inmates. The role includes interviewing inmates, recording progress, counseling on institutional adjustment, and responding to information requests from officials and agencies.

Must meet the minimum education requirements and complete four weeks of SCDC basic training on hire. Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and related experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required related experience.
• Options listed: bachelor’s degree; associate’s degree with 1 year admin/correctional experience; high school diploma with 2 years admin/correctional experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignment, custody changes, job assignment and treatment programs.
• Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conducts periodic reviews and evaluates inmates progress.
• Interviews inmates.
• Discusses/records progress on a periodic basis.
• Counsels with inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
• Responds orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries for information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operates the SCDC computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmates social, criminal, educational, and family histories.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 1 year experience

High school diploma + 2 years experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluates inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignment, custody changes, job assignment and treatment programs.
• Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conducts periodic reviews and evaluates inmates progress.
• Interviews inmates.
• Discusses/records progress on a periodic basis.
• Counsels with inmates relating totheir general institutional adjustmentor related problems.
• Responds orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries for information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operates the SCDC computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmates social, criminal, educational, and family histories.

Training Requirement

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required related experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree.
• An associate's degree and any one (1) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.
• A high school diploma and any two (2) years combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.