Community Services Supervisor-Lexington
Job description
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 limited supervision by the County manager, assists in the development and implementation of intake, probation, and parole Services for youth referred to DJJ.
JOB DUTIES
Coordinates and supervises all aspects of the day to day business for youth referred to DJJ for diversion, intake, probation or parole supervision. Ensures subordinate staff conduct interviews/meetings for juveniles, family members and any service providers servicing the youth to assess juveniles level of functioning, strengths, and needs. Supports subordinate staff in providing alternatives to incarceration through the use of graduated responses and STAP. Serves as on-call agent on rotation.
Ensures subordinate staff provide a comprehensive plan of supervision for the assigned youth to include diversion, intake, probation, or parole. Assists subordinate staff in developing a comprehensive needs based case management plan. Advocates on behalf of youth and families to ensure appropriate, timely and consistent services. Ensures subordinate staff conducts assessments for services and living arrangements for youth re-entry to the community. Assists subordinate staff where needed.
Ensures subordinate staff 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.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
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 caseload.
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.
Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
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.
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 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.
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.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, 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
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