Classification Caseworker (#016526) Broad River Correctional Inst, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking personnel to manage inmate records, classifications, and progress reviews. Responsibilities include interviewing inmates, counseling on adjustment, and coordinating classifications for a caseload around 250 inmates. Training is required after hire.

Equal opportunity employment is emphasized. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional education or experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or higher with related administrative/correctional experience.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for related experience.
• Associate's degree plus 1 year related experience qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignment, custody changes, employment and treatment programs.
• Coordinate and implement an equitable classification system for ~250 inmates.
• Conduct periodic reviews and evaluate inmate progress.
• Interview inmates and record progress on a periodic basis.
• Counsel inmates regarding general institutional adjustment or related problems.
• Respond to inquiries from departmental officials and other agencies, orally or in writing.
• Operate the SCDC computer to access inmate histories.

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignment, custody changes, employment and treatment programs.
• Coordinate and implement an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conduct periodic reviews and evaluate inmate's progress.
• Interview inmates, discuss, and record progress made on a periodic basis.
• Counsel inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
• Respond orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries or information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies.
• Operate 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.

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 two (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.