Community Programs Coordinator - Midlands Region

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

Under limited supervision of the Director of Community Alternatives, coordinates the placement of youth in alternative placements for the agency and assists with the youth's classification process within the community division.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as Placement Coordinator for the Midlands region.

Receives, reviews and processes placement referrals.

Provides consultation to County staff and others and attends staffing's on special cases, as appropriate.

Provides training and technical assistance to County Case Managers on placement policies, procedures, and requirements and classification coordination.

Provides support, assistance, and coordination for Short Term Alternative Placements (STAP).

Serves as an advisor and consultant and provide follow-up regarding all placements made by County Case Managers.

Maintains databases, files, and compiles reports as required or requested.

Maintains accurate records and submits placement information to the assigned Program Monitor.

Serves as the liaison with the Classification Coordinators regarding the placement of youth from the Admissions Center and Broad River Road Complex.

Works closely with facilities/Programs, County Case Managers, and the Program Monitors to provide coordination and follow-up for all youth placed.

Serves as the Placement Coordinator statewide.

Ensures policies are followed.

Performs or completes other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma and relevant program experience.

Additional Requirements

Considerable knowledge of policies and procedures relating to community programs concerned with delinquency and delinquency prevention.

Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to juvenile justice and DJJ's role within the system.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with necessary agencies, organizations and interested public or private groups as well as staff within the agency.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and other Microsoft 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.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or related field. At least three (3) years working with community-based programs or its equivalent.

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.