Intensive Supervision Officer - Dorchester

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.

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 to address needs, 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 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
• Provides other related duties as requested or required
• Reports to a Community Services Supervisor or County Director
• Works with a diverse team and operates independently or in a group with some discretion when needed
• Self‑starter capable of operating under limited supervision
• Performs tasks related to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice; training will be provided
• Some overnight travel for training as needed

• A bachelor's degree in a social science
• Knowledge of federal/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 case load
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other MS applications
• Must be able to drive and travel throughout the state
• Must be able 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, work with 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