Classification Caseworker (#013761) Lieber Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) LV 3

Responsibilities

• Evaluates inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, employment and treatment programs.
• Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
• Conducts periodic reviews and interviews with inmates, discuss and records progress made.
• Counsels inmates as to their general institutional adjustment and/or related problems.
• Responds orally and/or through written correspondence to inquires for information on inmates by department officials and other agencies.
• Operates the CRT to ascertain information pertaining to inmates' social, criminal, educational, and family history.
• Operate the agency intranet and enter information related to inmate progress.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC basic training upon hire.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and related experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required related experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree; OR
• An associate's degree and any one (1) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience; OR
• A high school diploma and any (2) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.

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