Community Specialist - Walterboro Job at State of South Carolina
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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
About Us
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.
About Us
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.
Job Duties:
Serves as the primary case manager for youth referred to DJJ through diversion, intake, probation or parole supervision.
Interviews youth, family members and any service providers serving the youth to assess youth's level of functioning, strengths and needs.
Monitors youth for compliance with court orders.
Provides alternatives to incarceration through the use of graduated responses and STAP.
Services as on-call agent on...
Provides 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.
Conducts other duties as assigned, required or requested.
Agency Requirements
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A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required related experience.
Note
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If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of college degree(s) at the time of interview. Documentation must be either an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.
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 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. A resume maybe attached with your application, but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Sign on bonus - Community Specialist
- Health, dental and life insurances
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State retirement plan and deferred compensation programs
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