Intensive Juvenile Supervision & Rehab Officer

State of South Carolina; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking an Intensive Supervision Officer to supervise juvenile cases and coordinate interventions that address needs, risks, and successful community integration.

The role involves developing partnerships, utilizing graduated responses, and promoting restorative justice while maintaining case records and contributing to staff training and program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science is required.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations pertaining to juvenile offenders and the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to develop, enhance and work with community collaborative initiatives.
• Ability to organize and maintain a case load.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to facilitate and broker services for juveniles, their families and victims.
• Ability to utilize a wide range of graduated responses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other MS applications.
• This position requires driving and travel across the state.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Intensive Supervision Officer for juveniles as assigned.
• Supervises intake, probation and parole cases at moderate or intensive level of supervision according to agency policy.
• Provides a comprehensive screening and assessment of juveniles needs to identify and implement appropriate interventions.
• Develops community partnerships and resources to meet the needs of the youth.
• Provides alternatives to incarceration through graduated responses while promoting community safety.
• Promotes the use of electronic monitoring, STAP and other graduated responses.
• Promotes job readiness in youth.
• Promotes restorative justice practices to address the repair of harm/compensation to victims and community.
• Maintains case files including JJMS data entry per agency policy.
• Prepares reports as requested or required.
• Remains familiar with all aspects of the case.
• Participates in job related training and workshops for professional growth.

Skills

Juvenile justice laws

Community partnerships

Case management

Communication skills

Service brokerage

Graduated responses

MS Word

Travel ability

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science

Behavioral sciences / criminal justice degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking an Intensive Supervision Officer to supervise juvenile cases and coordinate interventions that address needs, risks, and successful community integration.

The role involves developing partnerships, utilizing graduated responses, and promoting restorative justice while maintaining case records and contributing to staff training and program development.