Community Service Specialist - Sumter Job Sumter area,South Carolina USA,Government

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 general supervision plans, organizes, and supervises administrative activities in the assigned county office. Provides coordination and support for basic case management activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Presents a professional demeanor when working with the public.
Prepares correspondence and reports as needed.
Answers phones and routes calls appropriately.
Provides database entry for all incoming materials to include reports from law enforcement, victims, and others.
Implements and maintains procedures for recording and filing administrative forms, reports, documents and other materials.
Supports the practice of electronic files.
Responsible for supplies and office inventories. Is familiar with office equipment use.
Participates in job related training and workshops for professional development.
Conducts other duties as assigned, required or requested.

STATE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate effectively with the public in handling inquiries and communicating information.
Ability to develop knowledge of community-based services and as needed share these service provider contacts to benefit juveniles, their families and victims.
Knowledge of word processing, current office management practices and the ability to learn how to use the Juvenile Justice Management System (JJMS).
Knowledge of grammatical rules, language usage and report formatting.
Ability to organize and support office activities.
Knowledge of the care and operations of standard office equipment and machines.
Must be able to work with non-incarcerated and incarcerated youth and their families.
Some overnight travel for training as needed.
Must be able to drive and travel throughout the state.
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 direct contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Training applicable for these duties will be provided.

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 AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma and two (2) years clerical experience.

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

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 will 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.

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