Detention Case Manager - Charleston County

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Deferred compensation programs

Discount Programs (TicketatWork/WeSave

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Detention Case Manager to monitor juveniles under court-ordered house arrest and to conduct daily compliance checks via a web-based system and in-person visits. You will perform pre-release assessments and identify alternatives to detention to support community reintegration.

Responsibilities include preparing court-focused reports, coordinating with County Case Managers, and maintaining JJMS records, with a focus on reducing confinement and

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 reduce inappropriate/unnecessary detention via fact-gathering, interviewing techniques, and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a DCM for juveniles pre/post adjudication placed under court-ordered house arrest (electronic monitor).
• Performs daily compliance checks monitored through the web-based surveillance system and in-person contact.
• Conducts pre-release investigations by administering juvenile assessments.
• Identifies the most appropriate alternative to detention.
• Formulates a plan for the juvenile to remain in the community in lieu of detention.
• Develops a comprehensive report for court officials emphasizing family-focused interventions and positive reinforcement.
• Provides status updates and staffing notes to the County Case Manager/Intensive Supervision Officer and/or supervisor.
• Maintains case files including JJMS data entry per Agency Policy and Procedures.
• Provides alternatives to prosecution or detainment by promoting least restrictive environments.

Skills

Communication

Interviewing techniques

Fact-gathering

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.

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

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.