Intensive Supervision Officer - Dillon County

State of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a social science.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations pertaining to juvenile offenders and the juvenile justice system.
• Knowledge of the objective, techniques and practices of the juvenile justice intake and supervision 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 Word and other MS applications.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or related field and two (2) years of experience in strength-based case management, work with community-based programs, intake case management, probation, intensive case management, criminal justice or equivalent related experience.

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, procedures and supervision charts.
• Provides a comprehensive screening and assessment of juveniles needs to identify and implement appropriate interventions based on needs and risks.
• Develops community partnerships and resources to meet the needs of the youth.
• Provides alternatives to incarceration through the use of 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 in accordance with agency policy.
• Prepares reports as requested or required.
• Remains familiar with and knowledgeable on all aspects of the case.
• Participates in job related training and workshops for professional growth.
• Performs other related duties as requested or required.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees