Correctional Classification Caseworker - Impactful Growth

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Corrections is seeking a detail-oriented professional to evaluate inmate records and determine eligibility for various institutional services. You will coordinate a 250-inmate classification system, conduct progress reviews, and interview inmates to document updates.

The role includes counseling on institutional adjustment, responding to inquiries, and using the SCDC computer to gather inmate background information.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma; related experience may substitute with a bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for related experience.
• Two years of administrative and/or correctional experience may substitute for a degree.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Job description

State of South Carolina's Department of Corrections is seeking a detail-oriented professional to evaluate inmate records and determine eligibility for various institutional services. You will coordinate a 250-inmate classification system, conduct progress reviews, and interview inmates to document updates.

The role includes counseling on institutional adjustment, responding to inquiries, and using the SCDC computer to gather inmate background information.