Community Specialist - Charleston County

Salary : $39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually

Location : Charleston County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 179296

Agency : Department of Juvenile Justice

Division : Community Services

Opening Date : 11 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 3 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Class Code : : GA14

Position Number : : 60031429 (179296)

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Grade : GEN07

Hiring Range - Min. : $50,000.00

Opening Date : 11 / 19 / 2025

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 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).

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.

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 servicing the youth to assess juveniles' level of functioning, strengths, and needs.

Monitors juvenile for compliance with court orders.

Provides alternatives to incarceration through the use of graduated responses and STAP.

Serves as on-call agent on rotation.

Provide 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Some overnight travel for training as needed.

Must be able to drive and travel throughout the state.

Must be able to physically lift up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS :

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.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes :

• 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

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.

Sign-On Bonus : Agencies may give sign-on bonuses to individuals recruited to critical needs jobs at the beginning of their employment with the agency. Bonuses cannot be offered or given to employees moving from other agencies by transfer, promotion or demotion. Sign-on bonuses are limited to one per employee, per year.

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.

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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. Any acts you feel are in violation, please get in touch with the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC (803) 896-5607.

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I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice's School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on 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.

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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 have 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.

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I understand that my fingerprint record received from the FBI and SLED must indicate no felony convictions as a condition of employment.

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I certify that I have not been convicted of any criminal offenses that carries a sentence of 1 year or more or any criminal offenses that involves moral turpitude (an act contrary to the accepted rule of right and duty to man and society). Forfeiture of bond, a guilty plea, or plea of nolo contendere is considered the equivalent of a conviction.

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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 SCDJJ? If yes, type in "Yes" and give your last name of the juvenile, date, and location of trial. If no, please type "No".

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Do you currently or have you ever worked in or have been professionally associated with a prison, jail, lock, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 1997?

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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the institution(s) and your date(s) of employment.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Are you at least 21 years of age?

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.?

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Are you currently employed or have you previously been employed with SCDJJ?

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Are you able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation?

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How did you hear about this position?

15

If you answered "DJJ Employee" for the previous question, please share their name.

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If you answered "Other" for the previous question, please specify.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in a social science or its equivalent?

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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.

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Please provide us with two (2) references. One (1) professional reference and one (1) personal reference (non-family member). Please list name(s), phone number(s), and email address(es).

Required Question