Youth Case Manager & Reentry Advocate

State of South Carolina; Dillon (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Dental Insurance

Vacation & Sick Leave (15 days)

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking an entry-level specialist to provide case management coordination for youth referred to DJJ, including assessment, interviewing, planning, monitoring, advocacy, supervision, and intervention.

You will serve as the primary case manager, interview youth and families, develop needs-based case management plans, advocate for services, maintain JJMS data, and promote restorative justice to repair harm to victims and communities.

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.
• Ability to organize and maintain a case load and conduct assessments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary case manager for youth referred to DJJ.
• Interviews juveniles, families and service providers to assess 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 including diversion, intake, probation or parole.
• Develops a comprehensive needs-based case management plan.
• Advocates on behalf of youth and families to ensure timely services.
• Conducts assessments for services and living arrangements for youth re-entry.
• Maintains case file and JJMS data entry.
• Promotes restorative justice practices to address harm.
• Prepares reports, forms, and participates in meetings.
• Participates in job-related training and workshops.

Skills

Case management

Interviewing

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking an entry-level specialist to provide case management coordination for youth referred to DJJ, including assessment, interviewing, planning, monitoring, advocacy, supervision, and intervention.

You will serve as the primary case manager, interview youth and families, develop needs-based case management plans, advocate for services, maintain JJMS data, and promote restorative justice to repair harm to victims and communities.