PREA Compliance Specialist
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice · Columbia, SC · 4 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: Job Responsibilities (list), Minimum And Additional Requirements (requirements), Preferred Qualifications (qualifications), Additional Comments (benefits). No explicit Pay or Schedule. So we should include sections: About the role? The posting includes a mission and job purpose; maybe we can put that under "About the role". The posting says: "If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference..." That's more like intro. We can treat that as About the role. Also "Mission" and "Job Purpose". We'll combine into prose.
Responsibilities: list of duties.
Requirements: Minimum And Additional Requirements (state minimum and additional). We'll put under Requirements.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications.
Skills: maybe we can extract skills from requirements: "Excellent written and oral skills. Proficient in the use of MS Office and DJJ's proprietary software systems." Also "Ability to analyze..." etc. Could put under Skills.
Benefits: Additional Comments includes benefits list.
Pay and Schedule: not present, so omit.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. The posting includes some application instructions at end: "Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions..." etc. Those are application instructions; we should remove them. Also background investigation etc. Those are also application instructions/boilerplate; we should remove. The instruction says remove application instructions. So we need to strip those lines.
Thus we keep only substantive info: mission, job purpose, responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, skills, benefits.
Let's parse.
Original text:
"Job Responsibilities If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). 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. Job Purpose Under direct supervision of the Compliance Administrator the PREA Compliance Specialist is to ensure their correctional facility or agency fully complies with PREA standards and maintains a safe environment free from sexual abuse and harassment. The core purpose is to serve as the primary resource and subject matter expert on PREA. Acts as a liaison between facilities and external PREA auditors. Guides facility leadership on compliance requirements. Identifies and addresses potential vulnerabilities and develops prevention and response strategies. Job Responsibilities Coordinates Compliance and Monitoring: Conducts regular facility assessments to evaluate PREA compliance, reviews policies, procedures, and physical plant for compliance gaps, documents findings and maintains detailed compliance records, develops corrective action plans when deficiencies are identified, monitors implementation of corrective measures, and prepares required documentation for external PREA audits. Monitors alternative placement sites for compliance at least annually. Manages PREA Incident Response and Investigations: Coordinates immediate response to PREA incidents, reviews incident reports, conducts and collaborates with SLES to complete investigation process, ensures proper evidence collection and documentation, monitors investigation timelines and required notifications, coordinates with SLES when criminal conduct is suspected, and maintains confidential PREA investigation files. Develops and Delivers Training Programs: Creates PREA training materials for different staff levels, conducts/monitors initial and refresher PREA training for employees, ensures that specialized training for investigators and medical staff are provided, collaborates with staff development to ensure training is tracked and records are maintained, updates training content based on policy changes, and ensures youth education on PREA rights and reporting. Manages Data Collection and Reporting: Oversees collection of PREA-related data and statistics, maintains incident tracking systems and databases, analyzes data to identify trends and patterns, prepares required federal and state reports, generates statistical reports for facility leadership, and documents compliance efforts and outcomes. Serves as PREA Resource and Liaison: Acts as primary point of contact for PREA matters, provides technical assistance to facility staff, coordinates with external agencies and auditors, responds to youth grievances related to PREA, and recommends policy updates based on policy changes. Minimum And Additional Requirements STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. Additional Requirements Thorough understanding and knowledgeable of juvenile justice institutional operations and PREA standards. Ability to analyze PREA audit tools, databases, and reports. Ability to understand and apply SCDJJ Policies and Procedures and analyze reports based on glossary and performance indicators. Knowledge of conducting investigations. Maintain appropriate PREA records. Enter data into the internal PREA database, write reports, and assist in developing and implementing PREA corrective action plans. Excellent written and oral skills. Proficient in the use of MS Office and DJJ's proprietary software systems. Understanding of trauma informed care principles. Routine travel throughout the state possible. This position performs duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided. Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social sciences, human services, or related field, and three (3) years of relevant juvenile justice experience and experience in policy development and implementation, data collection systems, and auditing/reporting. 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."
We need to remove application instructions: from "Applications are incomplete..." to end. So we cut off before that.
Thus benefits section ends before "Applications are incomplete". So benefits list: 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.
Now we need to format.
We'll have sections:
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes: Job Responsibilities (list), Minimum And Additional Requirements (requirements), Preferred Qualifications (qualifications), Additional Comments (benefits). No explicit Pay or Schedule. So we should include sections: About the role? The posting includes a mission and job purpose; maybe we can put that under "About the role". The posting says: "If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference..." That's more like intro. We can treat that as About the role. Also "Mission" and "Job Purpose". We'll combine into prose.
Responsibilities: list of duties.
Requirements: Minimum And Additional Requirements (state minimum and additional). We'll put under Requirements.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications.
Skills: maybe we can extract skills from requirements: "Excellent written and oral skills. Proficient in the use of MS Office and DJJ's proprietary software systems." Also "Ability to analyze..." etc. Could put under Skills.
Benefits: Additional Comments includes benefits list.
Pay and Schedule: not present, so omit.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. The posting includes some application instructions at end: "Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions..." etc. Those are application instructions; we should remove them. Also background investigation etc. Those are also application instructions/boilerplate; we should remove. The instruction says remove application instructions. So we need to strip those lines.
Thus we keep only substantive info: mission, job purpose, responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, skills, benefits.
Let's parse.
Original text:
"Job Responsibilities If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). 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. Job Purpose Under direct supervision of the Compliance Administrator the PREA Compliance Specialist is to ensure their correctional facility or agency fully complies with PREA standards and maintains a safe environment free from sexual abuse and harassment. The core purpose is to serve as the primary resource and subject matter expert on PREA. Acts as a liaison between facilities and external PREA auditors. Guides facility leadership on compliance requirements. Identifies and addresses potential vulnerabilities and develops prevention and response strategies. Job Responsibilities Coordinates Compliance and Monitoring: Conducts regular facility assessments to evaluate PREA compliance, reviews policies, procedures, and physical plant for compliance gaps, documents findings and maintains detailed compliance records, develops corrective action plans when deficiencies are identified, monitors implementation of corrective measures, and prepares required documentation for external PREA audits. Monitors alternative placement sites for compliance at least annually. Manages PREA Incident Response and Investigations: Coordinates immediate response to PREA incidents, reviews incident reports, conducts and collaborates with SLES to complete investigation process, ensures proper evidence collection and documentation, monitors investigation timelines and required notifications, coordinates with SLES when criminal conduct is suspected, and maintains confidential PREA investigation files. Develops and Delivers Training Programs: Creates PREA training materials for different staff levels, conducts/monitors initial and refresher PREA training for employees, ensures that specialized training for investigators and medical staff are provided, collaborates with staff development to ensure training is tracked and records are maintained, updates training content based on policy changes, and ensures youth education on PREA rights and reporting. Manages Data Collection and Reporting: Oversees collection of PREA-related data and statistics, maintains incident tracking systems and databases, analyzes data to identify trends and patterns, prepares required federal and state reports, generates statistical reports for facility leadership, and documents compliance efforts and outcomes. Serves as PREA Resource and Liaison: Acts as primary point of contact for PREA matters, provides technical assistance to facility staff, coordinates with external agencies and auditors, responds to youth grievances related to PREA, and recommends policy updates based on policy changes. Minimum And Additional Requirements STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. Additional Requirements Thorough understanding and knowledgeable of juvenile justice institutional operations and PREA standards. Ability to analyze PREA audit tools, databases, and reports. Ability to understand and apply SCDJJ Policies and Procedures and analyze reports based on glossary and performance indicators. Knowledge of conducting investigations. Maintain appropriate PREA records. Enter data into the internal PREA database, write reports, and assist in developing and implementing PREA corrective action plans. Excellent written and oral skills. Proficient in the use of MS Office and DJJ's proprietary software systems. Understanding of trauma informed care principles. Routine travel throughout the state possible. This position performs duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided. Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social sciences, human services, or related field, and three (3) years of relevant juvenile justice experience and experience in policy development and implementation, data collection systems, and auditing/reporting. 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."
We need to remove application instructions: from "Applications are incomplete..." to end. So we cut off before that.
Thus benefits section ends before "Applications are incomplete". So benefits list: 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.
Now we need to format.
We'll have sections:
About the role
with prose combining the introductory paragraph, mission, job purpose.
Responsibilities
with - for each duty. The responsibilities are grouped under headings within the text: Coordinates Compliance and Monitoring, Manages PREA Incident Response and Investigations, Develops and Delivers Training Programs, Manages Data Collection and Reporting, Serves as PREA Resource and Liaison. We could either keep those as subheadings? But spec says use
for section headings only; we could keep them as or just include in list items. Probably better to keep as list items with the description. Could break each major duty as a list item containing subpoints? But spec says use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can make each major duty a list item, and inside we can have further detail as sentences. That's fine.
Thus
- Coordinates Compliance and Monitoring: ...
etc.
Similarly for Requirements: we have STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and Additional Requirements. We'll combine into list items.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications list.
Skills: we can extract skills: Excellent written and oral skills. Proficient in the use of MS Office and DJJ's proprietary software systems. Understanding of trauma informed care principles. Ability to analyze PREA audit tools, databases, and reports. Ability to understand and apply SCDJJ Policies and Procedures and analyze reports based on glossary and performance indicators. Knowledge of conducting investigations. Maintain appropriate PREA records. Enter data into the internal PREA database, write reports, and assist in developing and implementing PREA corrective action plans. Also maybe "Ability to analyze...". We'll put as list.
Benefits: list.
We must not include Pay or Schedule.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Check for any boilerplate left: we removed application instructions. Also removed lines like "Training applicable to these duties will be provided." That's part of requirements? It's a statement; we can keep as part of requirements maybe. It's not boilerplate. Keep.
Also "This position performs duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice." That's also part of requirements; keep.
Now ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not using.
Now produce final HTML.
Let's craft.
About the role paragraph: combine: "If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). 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 direct supervision of the Compliance Administrator the PREA Compliance Specialist is to ensure their correctional facility or agency fully complies with PREA standards and maintains a safe environment free from sexual abuse and harassment. The core purpose is to serve as the primary resource and subject matter expert on PREA. Acts as a liaison between facilities and external PREA auditors. Guides facility leadership on compliance requirements. Identifies and addresses potential vulnerabilities and develops prevention and response strategies."
Now Responsibilities list items:
- Coordinates Compliance and Monitoring: Conducts regular facility assessments to evaluate PREA compliance, reviews policies, procedures, and physical plant for compliance gaps, documents findings and maintains detailed compliance records, develops corrective action plans when deficiencies are identified, monitors implementation of corrective measures, and prepares required documentation for external PREA audits. Monitors alternative placement sites for compliance at least annually.
- Manages PREA Incident Response and Investigations: Coordinates immediate response to PREA incidents, reviews incident reports, conducts and collaborates with SLES to complete investigation process, ensures proper evidence collection and documentation, monitors investigation timelines and required notifications, coordinates with SLES when criminal conduct is suspected, and maintains confidential PREA investigation files.
- Develops and Delivers Training Programs: Creates PREA training materials for different staff levels, conducts/monitors initial and refresher PREA training for employees, ensures that specialized training for investigators and medical staff are provided, collaborates with staff development to ensure training is tracked and records are maintained, updates training content based on policy changes, and ensures youth education on PREA rights and reporting.
- Manages Data Collection and Reporting: Oversees collection of PREA-related data and statistics, maintains incident tracking systems and databases, analyzes data to identify trends and patterns, prepares required federal and state reports, generates statistical reports for facility leadership, and documents compliance efforts and outcomes.
- Serves as PREA Resource and Liaison: Acts as primary point of contact for PREA matters, provides technical assistance to facility staff, coordinates with external agencies and auditors, responds to youth grievances related to PREA, and recommends policy updates based on policy changes.
Requirements
for section headings only; we could keep them as or just include in list items. Probably better to keep as list items with the description. Could break each major duty as a list item containing subpoints? But spec says use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can make each major duty a list item, and inside we can have further detail as sentences. That's fine.
Thus
- Coordinates Compliance and Monitoring: ...
etc.
Similarly for Requirements: we have STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and Additional Requirements. We'll combine into list items.
Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications list.
Skills: we can extract skills: Excellent written and oral skills. Proficient in the use of MS Office and DJJ's proprietary software systems. Understanding of trauma informed care principles. Ability to analyze PREA audit tools, databases, and reports. Ability to understand and apply SCDJJ Policies and Procedures and analyze reports based on glossary and performance indicators. Knowledge of conducting investigations. Maintain appropriate PREA records. Enter data into the internal PREA database, write reports, and assist in developing and implementing PREA corrective action plans. Also maybe "Ability to analyze...". We'll put as list.
Benefits: list.
We must not include Pay or Schedule.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Check for any boilerplate left: we removed application instructions. Also removed lines like "Training applicable to these duties will be provided." That's part of requirements? It's a statement; we can keep as part of requirements maybe. It's not boilerplate. Keep.
Also "This position performs duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice." That's also part of requirements; keep.
Now ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not using.
Now produce final HTML.
Let's craft.
About the role paragraph: combine: "If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). 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 direct supervision of the Compliance Administrator the PREA Compliance Specialist is to ensure their correctional facility or agency fully complies with PREA standards and maintains a safe environment free from sexual abuse and harassment. The core purpose is to serve as the primary resource and subject matter expert on PREA. Acts as a liaison between facilities and external PREA auditors. Guides facility leadership on compliance requirements. Identifies and addresses potential vulnerabilities and develops prevention and response strategies."
Now Responsibilities list items:
- Coordinates Compliance and Monitoring: Conducts regular facility assessments to evaluate PREA compliance, reviews policies, procedures, and physical plant for compliance gaps, documents findings and maintains detailed compliance records, develops corrective action plans when deficiencies are identified, monitors implementation of corrective measures, and prepares required documentation for external PREA audits. Monitors alternative placement sites for compliance at least annually.
- Manages PREA Incident Response and Investigations: Coordinates immediate response to PREA incidents, reviews incident reports, conducts and collaborates with SLES to complete investigation process, ensures proper evidence collection and documentation, monitors investigation timelines and required notifications, coordinates with SLES when criminal conduct is suspected, and maintains confidential PREA investigation files.
- Develops and Delivers Training Programs: Creates PREA training materials for different staff levels, conducts/monitors initial and refresher PREA training for employees, ensures that specialized training for investigators and medical staff are provided, collaborates with staff development to ensure training is tracked and records are maintained, updates training content based on policy changes, and ensures youth education on PREA rights and reporting.
- Manages Data Collection and Reporting: Oversees collection of PREA-related data and statistics, maintains incident tracking systems and databases, analyzes data to identify trends and patterns, prepares required federal and state reports, generates statistical reports for facility leadership, and documents compliance efforts and outcomes.
- Serves as PREA Resource and Liaison: Acts as primary point of contact for PREA matters, provides technical assistance to facility staff, coordinates with external agencies and auditors, responds to youth grievances related to PREA, and recommends policy updates based on policy changes.
Requirements
- Coordinates Compliance and Monitoring: ... etc. Similarly for Requirements: we have STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and Additional Requirements. We'll combine into list items. Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications list. Skills: we can extract skills: Excellent written and oral skills. Proficient in the use of MS Office and DJJ's proprietary software systems. Understanding of trauma informed care principles. Ability to analyze PREA audit tools, databases, and reports. Ability to understand and apply SCDJJ Policies and Procedures and analyze reports based on glossary and performance indicators. Knowledge of conducting investigations. Maintain appropriate PREA records. Enter data into the internal PREA database, write reports, and assist in developing and implementing PREA corrective action plans. Also maybe "Ability to analyze...". We'll put as list. Benefits: list. We must not include Pay or Schedule. Now produce HTML fragment. Check for any boilerplate left: we removed application instructions. Also removed lines like "Training applicable to these duties will be provided." That's part of requirements? It's a statement; we can keep as part of requirements maybe. It's not boilerplate. Keep. Also "This position performs duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice." That's also part of requirements; keep. Now ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not using. Now produce final HTML. Let's craft. About the role paragraph: combine: "If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). 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 direct supervision of the Compliance Administrator the PREA Compliance Specialist is to ensure their correctional facility or agency fully complies with PREA standards and maintains a safe environment free from sexual abuse and harassment. The core purpose is to serve as the primary resource and subject matter expert on PREA. Acts as a liaison between facilities and external PREA auditors. Guides facility leadership on compliance requirements. Identifies and addresses potential vulnerabilities and develops prevention and response strategies." Now Responsibilities list items: - Coordinates Compliance and Monitoring: Conducts regular facility assessments to evaluate PREA compliance, reviews policies, procedures, and physical plant for compliance gaps, documents findings and maintains detailed compliance records, develops corrective action plans when deficiencies are identified, monitors implementation of corrective measures, and prepares required documentation for external PREA audits. Monitors alternative placement sites for compliance at least annually. - Manages PREA Incident Response and Investigations: Coordinates immediate response to PREA incidents, reviews incident reports, conducts and collaborates with SLES to complete investigation process, ensures proper evidence collection and documentation, monitors investigation timelines and required notifications, coordinates with SLES when criminal conduct is suspected, and maintains confidential PREA investigation files. - Develops and Delivers Training Programs: Creates PREA training materials for different staff levels, conducts/monitors initial and refresher PREA training for employees, ensures that specialized training for investigators and medical staff are provided, collaborates with staff development to ensure training is tracked and records are maintained, updates training content based on policy changes, and ensures youth education on PREA rights and reporting. - Manages Data Collection and Reporting: Oversees collection of PREA-related data and statistics, maintains incident tracking systems and databases, analyzes data to identify trends and patterns, prepares required federal and state reports, generates statistical reports for facility leadership, and documents compliance efforts and outcomes. - Serves as PREA Resource and Liaison: Acts as primary point of contact for PREA matters, provides technical assistance to facility staff, coordinates with external agencies and auditors, responds to youth grievances related to PREA, and recommends policy updates based on policy changes. Requirements