Intensive Supervision Officer - Richland

Intensive Supervision Officer – Richland County

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice

Under limited supervision by the Community Services Supervisor or County Director, assists in the development and implementation of Intensive Supervision services to juveniles and their families in an effort to provide youth pre‑ and post‑services, positive skill development, victim services, and empowerment for success.

• Serves as the Intensive Supervision Officer for juveniles as assigned.
• Supervises intake, probation, and parole cases at moderate or intensive level of supervision according to agency policy, procedures, and supervision charts.
• Provides a comprehensive screening and assessment of juveniles’ needs to identify and implement appropriate interventions based on needs and risks.
• Develops community partnerships and resources to meet the needs of the youth.
• Provides alternatives to incarceration through the use of graduated responses while promoting community safety.
• Promotes the use of electronic monitoring, STAP and other graduated responses.
• Promotes job readiness in youth.
• Promotes restorative justice practices to address the repair of harm/compensation to victims and the community.
• Maintains case files, including JJMS data entry, in accordance with agency policy.
• Prepares reports as requested or required.
• Remains familiar with and knowledgeable on all aspects of the case.
• Participates in job‑related training and workshops for professional growth.
• Performs other related duties as requested or required.

• State Minimum Requirement: a bachelor’s degree in a social science.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to juvenile offenders and the juvenile justice system.
• Knowledge of the objective, techniques, and practices of the juvenile justice intake and supervision functions.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and other MS applications.
• Annually scheduled performance review and information conferences as required.
• Works well with a diverse team.
• Works independently or in a group with some discretion when needed.
• Self‑starter capable of operating under limited supervision.
• Performs custody, control, transportation, or recapture duties as required; direct and indirect contact with youth may occur.
• Some overnight travel for training as needed.
• Ability to drive and travel throughout the state.
• Ability to physically lift up to 25 lbs.

• A bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in strength‑based case management, community‑based programs, intake case management, probation, intensive case management, criminal justice, or equivalent related experience.

• 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

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Public Safety