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

State of South Carolina; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a position responsible for evaluating inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, job placements and treatment programs. You will coordinate a classification system for a caseload of about 250 inmates and conduct regular progress reviews.

You will interview inmates, document progress, and provide counseling related to institutional adjustment while utilizing the SCDC computer to gather pertinent inmate histories.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for related experience.
• SCDC requires a bachelor's degree.
• Associate's degree plus one year related experience acceptable.
• High school diploma plus two years related administrative/correctional experience.
• Complete SCDC Basic Training—four weeks after hire.

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 inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
• Responds to inquiries from departmental officials and other agencies regarding inmate information.
• Operates the SCDC computer to ascertain information on inmates' social, criminal, educational, and family histories.

Skills

Interview inmates

Counsel inmates

Records evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

• 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.

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

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services [phone] [e-mail]

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.

OR

• An associate's degree and any one (1) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.

OR

• 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.