County Director - Tri-County Area (McCormick, Edgefield, Saluda)

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates, plans, and directs the oversight of intake, probation, parole, and prevention and intervention services for the county office.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Promotes volunteer service work in the county office.
• Completes reports, file reviews, audits and provides information as needed.
• Maintains county office and equipment.
• Utilizes corrective action as needed.
• Maintains a comprehensive plan of supervision for the assigned youth to include diversion, intake, probation, or parole.
• Aids subordinate staff in developing a comprehensive needs-based case management plan.
• Advocates on behalf of youth and families to ensure appropriate, timely and consistent services.
• Assists subordinate staff in conducting assessments for services and living arrangements for youth reintegration to the community.
• Facilitates restorative justice practices to address the repair of harm/compensation to victims and communities.
• Initiates and sustains objectives to reasonably reduce DJJ commitments, utilizes intervention and diversion programs, graduated responses and incorporates job readiness for youth in daily activities.
• Promotes professionalism and accountability in staff.
• Maintains quality assurance of county office operations.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and related experience.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations pertaining to juvenile offenders and the juvenile justice system.
• Knowledge of the objective, techniques and practices of juvenile justice intake/probation functions.
• Knowledge of fact-gathering methods and interviewing techniques.
• 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 family members and victims.
• Ability to utilize a wide range of graduated responses.
• Must be physically able to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or related field.
• Four (4) years’ experience in strength-based case management, work with community-based programs, intake case management, probation, intensive case management, criminal justice or equivalent related experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience is preferred.

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.
• Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history.
• Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers.
• 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 may 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.