Community Specialist - Dillon County

State of South Carolina; Dillon (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Dental Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave (15 days)

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking an entry-level specialist to provide case management coordination for youth referred to DJJ, including assessment, interviewing, planning, monitoring, advocacy, supervision, and intervention.

You will serve as the primary case manager, interview youth and families, develop needs-based case management plans, advocate for services, maintain JJMS data, and promote restorative justice to repair harm to victims and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations pertaining to juvenile offenders and the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to organize and maintain a case load and conduct assessments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary case manager for youth referred to DJJ.
• Interviews juveniles, families and service providers to assess needs.
• Monitors juvenile for compliance with court orders.
• Provides alternatives to incarceration through graduated responses and STAP.
• Serves as on-call agent on rotation.
• Provide a comprehensive plan of supervision for the assigned youth including diversion, intake, probation or parole.
• Develops a comprehensive needs-based case management plan.
• Advocates on behalf of youth and families to ensure timely services.
• Conducts assessments for services and living arrangements for youth re-entry.
• Maintains case file and JJMS data entry.
• Promotes restorative justice practices to address harm.
• Prepares reports, forms, and participates in meetings.
• Participates in job-related training and workshops.

Skills

Case management

Interviewing

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science

Job description

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Mission

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose

Entry level specialist position that provides case management coordination services to include assessment, interviewing, planning, monitoring, advocacy, direct supervision, and intervention of youth referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary case manager for youth referred to DJJ through diversion, intake, probation, or parole supervision.
• Interviews juveniles, family members and any service providers servicing the youth to assess juveniles' level of functioning, strengths, and needs.
• Monitors juvenile for compliance with court orders.
• Provides alternatives to incarceration through the use of graduated responses and STAP.
• Serves as on-call agent on rotation.
• Provide a comprehensive plan of supervision for the assigned youth to include diversion, intake, probation, or parole.
• Develops a comprehensive needs-based case management plan.
• Advocates on behalf of youth and families to ensure appropriate, timely and consistent services.
• Conducts assessments for services and living arrangements for youth re-entry to the community.
• Maintains case file to include JJMS data entry and uploading documents.
• Promotes restorative justice practices to address the repair of harm/compensation to victims and communities.
• Prepares reports, forms, and participates in various meetings.
• Participates in job related training and workshops for professional development.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Conducts other duties as assigned, required, or requested.

State Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations pertaining to juvenile offenders and the juvenile justice system.
• Knowledge of the objective, techniques, and practices of juvenile justice intake/probation functions.
• Knowledge of fact-gathering methods and interviewing techniques.
• Ability to develop, enhance and work with community collaborative initiatives.
• Ability to organize and maintain a case load.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to facilitate and broker services for juveniles, their families, and victims.
• Ability to utilize a wide range of graduated responses.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft and other MS applications.
• This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
• Some overnight travel for training as needed.
• Must be able to drive and travel throughout the state.
• Must be able to physically lift up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent. Experience in strength-based case management, work with community-based programs, intake, probation, parole, intensive case management, criminal justice, or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Agency Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent. Experience in strength-based case management, work with community-based programs, intake, probation, parole, intensive case management, criminal justice, or equivalent related experience.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.

Sign-On Bonus: Agencies may give sign-on bonuses to individuals recruited to critical needs jobs at the beginning of their employment with the agency. Bonuses cannot be offered or given to employees moving from other agencies by transfer, promotion or demotion. Sign-on bonuses are limited to one per employee, per year.

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or other employment aspects based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation, please get in touch with the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC [phone].