Classification Caseworker (#013289) Manning Reentry/Work Release Center, Columbia (RICHLAND)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking staff to manage inmate labor/work programs and coordinate job placements with local businesses and agencies. The role includes preparing case reports and serving as the principal contact on classification matters.

Applicants should be prepared to advise inmates on release eligibility and conduct weekly orientation sessions on institutional rules and regulations. Training is required upon hire to ensure program integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
• Experience in administrative or correctional settings preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of inmate in labor/work or pre-release programs.
• Secures job placement; coordinates with business owners and agencies in inmate job placement activities.
• Prepares case reports and progress updates for review.
• Serves as central contact on classification matters.
• Advises inmates on release eligibility and sentence information.
• Conducts weekly orientation on rules and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Case management

Inmate supervision

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (optional)

Bachelor's degree (alternative)

Tools

Computer use

Job description

• Maintains a caseload of inmate in the labor crew/work program and/or pre-release program.
• Secures job placement; coordinates with business owners and managers, employment offices, public and governmental agencies in the daily activities relating to inmate job placement.
• Prepares case reports and updates reports for periodic review of inmate's progress.
• Serves as the central point of contact on classification matters.
• Advises inmates on release eligibility dates and sentence information.
• Conducts weekly orientation programs to inform inmates of institutional rules and regulations.
• Operates the computer to ascertain information and enter applicable changes.
• Maintains accurate institutional inmate records and ensures physical classifications committee.

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.

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.

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.