Youth Case Manager - Juvenile Justice (Charleston)

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and life insurance

Vacation 15 days per year

Sick leave 15 days per year

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans and deferred '2

Ticket and savings programs

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an entry-level specialist to provide case management coordination for youth referred to DJJ. Responsibilities include assessment, interviewing, planning, monitoring, advocacy, and supervision of youth in diversion, intake, probation, or parole cases.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in social science and knowledge of juvenile justice regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations pertaining to juvenile offenders and the juvenile justice system.
• Knowledge of the objective, techniques, and practices of juvenile justice intake/probation functions.
• 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.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft and other MS applications.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary case manager for youth referred to DJJ through diversion, intake, probation, or parole supervision.
• Interviews juveniles, family members and any service providers servicing the youth to assess juveniles' level of 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.
• Provide a comprehensive plan of supervision for the assigned youth to include diversion, intake, probation, or parole.
• Develops a comprehensive needs-based case management plan.
• Advocates on behalf of youth and families to ensure appropriate, timely and consistent services.
• Conducts assessments for services and living arrangements for youth re-entry to the community.
• Maintains case file to include JJMS data entry and uploading documents.
• Promotes restorative justice practices to address the repair of harm/compensation to victims and communities.
• Prepares reports, forms, and participates in various meetings.
• Participates in job related training and workshops for professional development.

Skills

Case management

Interviewing

Assessment

Communication

Travel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an entry-level specialist to provide case management coordination for youth referred to DJJ. Responsibilities include assessment, interviewing, planning, monitoring, advocacy, and supervision of youth in diversion, intake, probation, or parole cases.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in social science and knowledge of juvenile justice regulations.