Detention Case Manager - Charleston County

State of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking a Detention Case Manager to monitor juveniles under court-ordered house arrest and focus on prevention, reintegration, and empowerment.

Under limited supervision, you will perform daily compliance checks, conduct pre-release assessments, identify alternatives to detention, and prepare comprehensive reports for court officials that emphasize family-focused interventions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and related experience.
• Knowledge of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) and DJJ’s mission.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including court report submissions.
• Ability to enhance and work with community collaborative initiatives.
• Ability to facilitate and broker services for juveniles, their families and victims.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a DCM for juveniles pre/post adjudication placed under court ordered house arrest (i.e. electronic monitor).
• Performs daily compliance checks that are monitored thru the web-based surveillance system and regular in-person contact.
• Conducts pre-release investigations by administering an assessment of the juvenile.
• Identifies the most appropriate alternative to detention.
• Formulate a plan for the juvenile to remain in the community in lieu of detention.
• Develops a comprehensive report for court officials that emphasis family-focused interventions and positive reinforcement.
• Provides status updates and staffing notes to the assigned County Case Manager/Intensive Supervision Officer and/or supervisor.
• Maintains case files to include JJMS data entry in accordance with Agency Policy and Procedures.
• Provides alternatives to prosecution or further detainment by encouraging a least restrictive environment and reducing punitive practices.
• Promotes community safety and restorative justice practices to address repair of harm/compensation to victim and community.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing techniques

Fact-gathering

Writing reports

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Electronic monitoring systems

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

Under limited supervision by the County Manager and/or Community Specialist IV, the Detention Case Manager (DCM) will monitor juveniles in pre/post adjudication status who are placed on house arrest in the form of an electronic monitor. The DCM will focus on prevention, reintegration, and empowerment for continued success.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as a DCM for juveniles pre/post adjudication placed under court ordered house arrest (i.e. electronic monitor).

The DCM will perform daily compliance checks that will be monitored thru the web-based surveillance system and regular in-person contact.

Conducts pre-release investigations by administering an assessment of the juvenile.

Identifies the most appropriate alternative to detention.

Formulate a plan for the juvenile to remain in the community in lieu of detention.

Develops a comprehensive report for court officials that emphasis family-focused interventions and positive reinforcement.

Provides status updates and staffing notes to the assigned County Case Manager/Intensive Supervision Officer and/or supervisor.

Maintains case files to include JJMS data entry in accordance with Agency Policy and Procedures.

Provides alternatives to prosecution or further detainment by encouraging a least restrictive environment and reducing punitive practices.

Promotes community safety and restorative justice practices to address repair of harm/compensation to victim and community.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Performs other related duties as requested or required.

State Minimum Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and related experience.

Additional Requirements

Knowledge of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) and DJJ’s mission.

Ability to reduce inappropriate/unnecessary detention and lengths of confinement via fact-gathering, interviewing techniques, and assessments.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to include but not limited to court report submissions.

Ability to enhance and work with community collaborative initiatives.

Ability to facilitate and broker services for juveniles, their families and victims.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or related field and experience with electronic monitoring systems or related field such as case management 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

Insurance Benefits

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.

Retirement Benefits

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.

Workplace Benefits

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.