Detention Case Manager - Charleston

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).

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.

Under limited supervision by the County Manager and/or Community Specialist IV, the Detention Case Manager (DCM) will monitor juveniles in pre/post adjudication status who are placed on house arrest in the form of an electronic monitor. The DCM will focus on prevention, reintegration, and empowerment for continued success.

• Serves as a DCM for juveniles pre/post adjudication placed under court ordered house arrest (i.e. electronic monitor).
• The DCM will perform daily compliance checks that will be monitored thru the web-based surveillance system and regular in-person contact.
• Conducts pre-release investigations by administering an assessment of the juvenile.
• Identifies the most appropriate alternative to detention.
• Formulate a plan for the juvenile to remain in the community in lieu of detention.
• Develops a comprehensive report for court officials that emphasis family-focused interventions and positive reinforcement.
• Provides status updates and staffing notes to the assigned County Case Manager/Intensive Supervision Officer and/or supervisor.
• Maintains case files to include JJMS data entry in accordance with Agency Policy and Procedures.
• Provides alternatives to prosecution or further detainment by encouraging a least restrictive environment and reducing punitive practices.
• Promotes community safety and restorative justice practices to address repair of harm/compensation to victim and community.

Performs other related duties as requested or required.

A bachelor’s degree and related experience.

• Knowledge of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) and DJJ’s mission.
• Ability to reduce inappropriate/unnecessary detention and lengths of confinement via fact-gathering, interviewing techniques, and assessments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to include but not limited to court report submissions.
• Ability to enhance and work with community collaborative initiatives.
• Ability to facilitate and broker services for juveniles, their families and victims.

• A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or related field and experience with electronic monitoring systems or related field such as case management experience.

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 Ticketat Work and We Save

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.