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

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

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections is looking for a candidate to evaluate inmate records, determine eligibility for institutional assignments, and support custody changes and treatment programs. You will manage a caseload of about 250 inmates and help coordinate classification and progress reviews.

Responsibilities include interviewing inmates, counseling on adjustment issues, and responding to inquiries from departmental officials.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and related experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for the required related experience.
• SCDC minimum: a bachelor's degree, or associate degree and any one year of administrative and/or correctional experience.
• Or a high school diploma and any two years of administrative and/or correctional experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment and decision making

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s/Associate degree with experience

Job description

Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.