County Director - Williamsburg County in South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice

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). MissionIt 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 PurposeUnder limited supervision of the Regional Administrator, directs case management coordination services in a county office with fewer than 100,000 residents to include assessment, planning, monitoring, advocacy and direct intervention of clients under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice.Job ResponsibilitiesCoordinates, plans, and directs the oversight of intake, probation, parole, and prevention and intervention services for the county office.Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures.Ensures compliance with victim services.Promotes volunteer service work in the county office.Completes reports, file reviews, audits and provides information as needed.Ensures county office file reviews are conducted on schedule and accurate.Ensures compliance with agency policy and procedures.Maintains county office and equipment.Utilizes corrective action as needed.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 reintegration to the community.Assists subordinate staff where needed.Promotes restorative justice practices to address the repair of harm/compensation to victims and communities.Initiates and sustains objectives to reasonably reduce DJJ commitments, utilizes intervention and diversion programs, graduated responses and incorporates job readiness for youth in daily activities.Promotes professionalism and accountability in staff. Monitors county office operations for quality assurance.Minimum And Additional RequirementsPerforms other related job duties as requested or assigned.State Minimum RequirementsA bachelor’s degree and related experience.Additional RequirementsKnowledge 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 family members and victims.Ability to utilize a wide range of graduated responses.This position will report to the Regional Administrator of the region.Annually scheduled performance review: information conferences as required or requested.Works independently or groups with some discretion when needed.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. 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 a 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.Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or related field. Four (4) years’ experience in strength-based case management, work with community-based programs, intake case management, probation, intensive case management, criminal justice or equivalent related experience. Two (2) years of supervisory experience.Additional CommentsThe 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. Show more Show less Должностной уровень Директор Тип занятости Полный рабочий день Должностные обязанности Другое Отрасли Общественная безопасность