Community Specialist - Dillon County

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Deferred compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an entry level specialist to provide case management coordination for youth referred to DJJ. You will assess, interview, plan, monitor and advocate to support rehabilitation and safe communities.

You will interview juveniles and family members, develop needs-based plans, and maintain case files while promoting restorative justice and collaboration with community partners across the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations pertaining to juvenile offenders.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and fact-gathering methods.
• Ability to develop and work with community collaborative initiatives.
• Ability to manage and organize a caseload.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to drive and travel throughout the state; lifted up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary case manager for youth referred to DJJ.
• Interview juveniles, family members, and service providers to assess needs.
• Monitor compliance with court orders and provide alternatives to incarceration.
• Develop comprehensive, needs-based case management plans.
• Advocate for youth and families to ensure timely services.
• Prepare reports, forms and participate in meetings.
• Maintain case files and JJMS data entry.
• Promote restorative justice practices and participate in trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interview techniques

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. Conducts other duties as assigned, required, or requested.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A 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. 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.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Requirements

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.