Entry-Level Juvenile Justice Case Manager

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

WeSave and TicketatWork discounts

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an entry-level specialist to provide case management coordination for youth referred to DJJ. This role includes assessment, interviewing, planning, monitoring, advocacy, direct supervision, and intervention to support youth outcomes.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, developing supervision plans, promoting restorative justice, and maintaining JJMS documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations pertaining to juvenile offenders.
• Ability to develop, enhance and work with community collaborative initiatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary case manager for youth referred to DJJ through diversion, intake, probation, or parole supervision.
• Interviews juveniles, family members and service providers to assess functioning, strengths, and needs.
• Monitors juvenile for compliance with court orders.
• Provides alternatives to incarceration through graduated responses and STAP.
• Serves as on-call agent on rotation.
• Prepare comprehensive supervision plans for assigned youth, including diversion, intake, probation, or parole.
• Develops comprehensive needs-based case management plans.
• Advocate on behalf of youth and families to ensure timely and appropriate services.
• Conducts assessments for services and living arrangements for youth re-entry.
• Maintains case files, JJMS data entry, and document uploads.
• Promotes restorative justice practices to address harm and victims/communities.
• Prepares reports, forms, and participates in meetings.
• Participates in job-related training and workshops for professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of juvenile justice laws

Communication skills (oral & written)

Case management organization

Interviewing techniques

MS Office proficiency

Ability to drive and travel statewide

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an entry-level specialist to provide case management coordination for youth referred to DJJ. This role includes assessment, interviewing, planning, monitoring, advocacy, direct supervision, and intervention to support youth outcomes.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, developing supervision plans, promoting restorative justice, and maintaining JJMS documentation.