Detention Case Manager - Charleston County

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual (vacation) leave

15 days of sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Deferred compensation programs

Discount Programs

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks a Detention Case Manager to monitor juveniles on house arrest and coordinate pre/post adjudication supervision under court authority. You will perform daily compliance checks, administer assessments, and prepare reports for court officials.

This role emphasizes prevention, reintegration, and family-focused interventions, with emphasis on least restrictive options and restorative justice.

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 to include court report submissions.
• Ability to enhance and work with community collaborative initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a DCM for juveniles pre/post adjudication placed under court ordered house arrest (i.e. electronic monitor).
• Performs daily compliance checks via web-based surveillance and in-person contact.
• Conducts pre-release investigations by assessing the juvenile.
• Identifies the most appropriate alternative to detention.
• Formulates a plan for the juvenile to remain in the community rather than detention.
• Develops reports for court officials emphasizing family-focused interventions.
• Provides status updates to the County Case Manager/Intensive Supervision Officer.
• Maintains case files including JJMS data entry per Agency policy.
• Promotes least restrictive environments and restorative justice practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing

Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic monitoring systems

Job description

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.
• 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 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.

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

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. 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 explain any gaps in employment.A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.