Community Specialist - Charleston County
State of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
Job 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 to assess the youth’s level of functioning, strengths, and needs.
Monitors juveniles for compliance with court orders.
Provides alternatives to incarceration through the use of graduated responses and STAP.
Serves as on‑call agent on rotation.
Provides 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 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.
Conducts other duties as assigned, required, or requested.
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 Entry level specialist position that provides case management coordination services to include assessment, interviewing, planning, monitoring, advocacy, direct supervision, and intervention of youth referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Minimum And Additional Requirements Conducts other duties as assigned, required, or requested.
State Minimum Requirements A bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent.
Additional Requirements
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.
Knowledge of fact‑gathering methods and interviewing techniques.
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.
Must be able to drive and travel throughout the state.
Must be able to physically lift up to 25 lbs.
Some overnight travel for training as needed.
Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent. Experience in strength‑based case management, work with community‑based programs, intake, probation, parole, intensive case management, criminal justice, or equivalent related 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
Application Notes 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 provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.
Legal Notice I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or other employment aspects based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.
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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 to assess the youth’s level of functioning, strengths, and needs.
Monitors juveniles for compliance with court orders.
Provides alternatives to incarceration through the use of graduated responses and STAP.
Serves as on‑call agent on rotation.
Provides 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 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.
Conducts other duties as assigned, required, or requested.
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 Entry level specialist position that provides case management coordination services to include assessment, interviewing, planning, monitoring, advocacy, direct supervision, and intervention of youth referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Minimum And Additional Requirements Conducts other duties as assigned, required, or requested.
State Minimum Requirements A bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent.
Additional Requirements
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.
Knowledge of fact‑gathering methods and interviewing techniques.
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.
Must be able to drive and travel throughout the state.
Must be able to physically lift up to 25 lbs.
Some overnight travel for training as needed.
Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree in social science or its equivalent. Experience in strength‑based case management, work with community‑based programs, intake, probation, parole, intensive case management, criminal justice, or equivalent related 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
Application Notes 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 provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.
Legal Notice I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or other employment aspects based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.
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