Salary: $45,530.00 – $84,241.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE – Full-Time
Job Number: 153281
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Division: Legal Services
Opening Date: 08/02/2023
Closing Date: 8/15/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AH40
Position Number:: 60032809 (153281)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 6
Hiring Range – Min.: $45,530.00
Opening Date: 08/02/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply online at www.careers.sc.gov, and follow the status of your application online.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ).
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:
Under the general supervision of the agency’s General Counsel, coordinates, directs and manages DJJ’s Release Authority. Responsible for the planning, development, monitoring, and analysis of the Release Authority process for DJJ. Provides leadership to, management of, and training on DJJ’s Release Authority program and conducts reviews and hearings to determine when offenders should be released from or returned to DJJ custody.
Job Responsibilities:
Establishes a Release Authority file on newly committed youth and prepares written reports, case findings, and recommendation summaries to Release Authority panel members on a scheduled basis and/or oversees the establishment and preparation of such.
Manages, schedules, and conducts assessments and hearings to determine if youth should be released.
Prepares, reviews, and communicates Release Authority decisions to youth, parents/guardians, victims, case workers, etc, and/or oversees such functions.
Prepares, reviews, and discusses with General Counsel all complex or atypical Release Authority cases and all proposed revocations of release.
Maintains and secures any audio, computer, and written records and files of the Release Authority.
Develops and recommends Release Authority policy and procedure changes to General Counsel; coordinates and/or conducts Release Authority training for panel members, agency employees, other agencies, and/or private providers; prepares and maintains updated standard operating procedures for the release process; maintains monthly and yearly data on Release Authority functions.
Oversees, supervises, and evaluates the Release Authority Coordinator; assigns caseloads; reviews work product; conducts performance evaluations; approves leave; and takes appropriate disciplinary action as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience.
Additional Requirements:
Considerable knowledge of SCDJJ policies and procedures; the ability to plan, organize, and maintain confidentiality; exercise good judgment and discretion.
Computer and word processing skills are required.
Knowledge of SC laws related to the juvenile justice system and the process whereby youth are released from commitment status.
Demonstrate the ability to interpret DJJ’s criminal histories, understand case management, and assess a youth’s special needs and process toward meeting treatment and behavioral goals.
Must be cognizant of both offender and victim’s rights.
Annual performance evaluation will be conducted by Supervisor with informal and formal conferences as needed.
Manages travel as needed to sites throughout the state to meet with juveniles, conduct training, and prepare release reports.
Mandatory release assessments and panel hearings are held on a scheduled basis each month.
It may include sitting for prolonged periods of time and requires lifting up to 10 pounds.
The position requires interactions with committed and paroled youth.
The manager functions under supervision from DJJ’s General Counsel.
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ), and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of SCDJJ. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
Agency Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences with five (5) years of experience in juvenile justice, mental health, or social services system. Must have significant knowledge of and/or expertise with the juvenile conditional release/parole process. Must be able to manage a caseload and communicate effectively in verbal and written formats. Must demonstrate an ability to provide leadership, be an effective manager, and develop/conduct training and presentations.
Note:
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 a college degree(s) at the time of the interview. Documentation must be 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.
Additional Comments
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. A resume may be attached to 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:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Do you have a bachelor’s degree and relevant program experience?
- Yes
- No
02
I understand that I will be working in a rehabilitative, correctional setting and a degree of personal risk is involved. The agency will provide an orientation to this rehabilitative, correctional setting.
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have knowledge of the juvenile conditional release/parole process? If so, please describe. If not, please enter N/A.
04
SC State law prohibits the employing of individuals for positions for which a family member supervises or manages. Family member means an individual who is the employee’s spouse, parent, brother, sister, child, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, a child residing in the employee’s household, or an individual claimed by the employee or the employee’s spouse as a dependent for income tax purposes. If selected for this position I understand my employment cannot be in violation of SC State Law.
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have five (5) years of experience in juvenile justice, mental health, or social services systems?
- Yes
- No
06
Have you or any members of your family ever been a victim of a crime committed by a juvenile who is currently under the supervision of DJJ? If yes, type in yes and give the last name of the juvenile, date and location of trial. If no, please type in no.
07
Are you related to any juvenile who is currently under the supervision of DJJ? If yes, give the last name of the juvenile, date and location of trial. If no, type in no.
08
I understand that any misrepresentation, omission of facts, or otherwise falsification on this application and attachments will result in disapproval of this application or termination of employment.
- Yes
- No
09
Must demonstrate an ability to provide leadership, be an effective manager, and develop/conduct training and presentations. Please briefly describe your current or previous experience. If you do not have prior experience, enter N/A.
10
I understand that SCDJJ will not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents, and shall not enlist the services of any contractor who may have contact with residents who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997); has been convicted of engaging in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
- Yes
- No
11
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 in any other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation please contact the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC (803) 896-5600. The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice’s School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school district’s nondiscrimination policies: Title IX – Inspector General’s Office – 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-5427 – Ph: 803-896-9595; Special Education Office, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC I have read and fully understand DJJ’s position concerning the law.
- Yes
- No
12
If you are a Veteran, can you provide a copy of your DD Form 214 upon request and prior to an interview?
- Yes
- No
13
Have you or any members of your immediate family ever testified in a case involving a juvenile who is currently under the supervision of DJJ or in one of the DJJ facilities? If yes, type in yes and give the last name of the juvenile, date and location of trial. If no, type in no.
14
Are you currently a South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice Employee?
- Yes
- No
15
How did you hear about this position?
- SC Government Website (careers.sc.gov)
- Career Fair
- SC Works
- Indeed.com
- DJJ Employee
- Other
16
If you answered “DJJ Employee” to the previous question please list employee’s name.
17
If you answered “other” to question 15, please tell us how you learned of this position.
18
Are you at least 21 years old?
- Yes
- No
Required Question