Inmate Program and Service Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to provide assistance and guidance of services available to inmates. The services include: alcohol and drug rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, adult education and other programs. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Provides information concerning referrals to appropriate community agencies and programs, i.e., social services, rehabilitation and mental health.
• Coordinates inmate participation in educational, vocational, and rehabilitative programs available.
• Screens inmates written requests for social work services and responds according to procedures.
• Coordinates clergy visits and community programs.
• Prepares written programs and services reports.
• Maintaining a safe environment for staff and inmates.
• Provides referrals for family services requiring mediation, coordination, and crisis counseling.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in business, liberal arts, or any field other than engineering or the hard sciences.
• Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy certified Class 2 LCO/SCO.
• Prison Rape Elimination Act Training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• IMPORTANT:
  Submit a copy of certifications with application. Applications submitted without these items will not be considered.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.