Classification Caseworker (#011695) McCormick Correctional Institution, McCormick (MCCORMICK) LV 3

South Carolina Department of Corrections; McCormick (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a skilled professional to evaluate inmate records and coordinate an equitable classification system for a caseload of about 250 inmates. The role involves assessing eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, employment and treatment programs.

You will interview inmates, document progress, counsel on adjustment issues, and interact with departmental officials to provide accurate information.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmates records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, employment and treatment program.
• Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conducts periodic reviews and evaluates inmates progress.
• Interviews inmates, discusses and records progress made 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 of information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operates the computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmates social, criminal, educational and family histories.

Job description

• Evaluate inmates records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, employment and treatment program.
• Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conducts periodic reviews and evaluates inmates progress.
• Interviews inmates, discusses and records progress made 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 of information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operates the computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmates social, criminal, educational and family histories.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmates records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, employment and treatment program.
• Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conducts periodic reviews and evaluates inmates progress.
• Interviews inmates, discusses and records progress made 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 of information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operates the 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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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 (2) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.

Additional Comments

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.