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

About the role

Coordinates and implements an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates. Evaluates inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignments, custody changes, employment and treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts periodic reviews and interviews with inmates, discusses and records progress made.
• Counsels inmates as to their general institutional adjustment and/or related problems.
• Responds orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries 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.
• Operates the agency intranet and enters information related to inmate progress.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC basic training upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

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 two (2) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.

Benefits

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including:

• Health and dental insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Vision, term life insurance, long term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
• Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options (South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program)
• Tuition assistance
• Holiday, annual and sick leave
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to employees of some state agencies)

Note: Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits. Contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for those positions.

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