Community Services Specialist - Spartanburg County

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 and is familiar with office equipment use.
Participates in job-related training and workshops for professional development.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma.
  Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
  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; the 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 as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

The 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 TicketatWork and WeSave

  Training Applicable To These Duties

  Training applicable to these duties will be provided.