Salary: $37,860.00 – $70,054.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE – Full-Time
Job Number: 152957
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Division: Legal Services
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
Closing Date: 8/7/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AH35
Position Number:: 60033822 (152957)
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range – Min.: $37,860.00
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply online at www.careers.sc.gov, and follow the status of your application online.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
About Us:
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 limited supervision, serves as the assigned facility’s Performance Based Standards (PbS)/PREA Compliance Coordinator. Ensures that facility rules, regulations, and guidelines are adhered to in accordance with PbS/PREA standards and agency Policies and Procedures. Ensures that all PbS/PREA Standards are met involving safety, security, order, health, mental health, justice programming, and reintegration. Support the ensuring of the prevention, detection, and response efforts of allegations of sexual abuse in their assigned institution by following procedures outlined in Agency policy and the PREA Juvenile Facility Standards.
Job Duties:
Serves as the Performance-based Standards (PbS)/PREA Compliance Coordinator and assists with implementing, managing, overseeing, monitoring, documenting, and training PREA Standards.
Ensures the daily and accurate collection and input of the assigned facility’s events and incidents per PbS/PREA standards; Serves as an active member of the facility’s treatment team in a confidential manner and supports compliance efforts of standards and agency policies and procedures.
Assists in compiling, analyzing, and entering data into appropriate databases to develop improvement recommendations that can be put into practice to improve the “conditions of confinement.”
Assists with facilitating PREA meetings, assisting with preparing reports, and responding to related inquiries. Responsible for assisting with the administrative investigation of alleged sexual offenses, which may include reviewing event reports and grievance or other related documentation.
Performs other related duties as assigned that support the division or mission of the agency.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Requirements:
A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to comprehend and apply SCDJJ policies and procedures and Performance-based Standards / PREA Standards.
Ability to maintain appropriate records and enter data into the internal and external PbS databases, write reports, and assist in developing and monitoring corrective action plans;
Excellent written and oral skills
Ability to effectively lead teams
Proficient in using computers, MS Office and Excel, and DJJ’s proprietary software systems.
Additional Requirements:
Works independently under the general supervision of the Standards Administrator for coordinating PbS/PREA efforts and utilization of quality performance measures.
Routine and ongoing performance evaluations include an annual evaluation.
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of juveniles within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with juveniles within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided. Routine travel throughout the state is possible.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of a college degree(s) during the interview. Documentation must be either an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or a Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution’s Registrar’s Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree and professional experience in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or Social Sciences which may include law enforcement, military, or juvenile corrections.
Additional Comments
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.
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days of sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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I understand that SCDJJ will not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents, and shall not enlist the services of any contractor who may have contact with residents who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997); has been convicted of engaging in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
- Yes
- No
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The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or in any other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation please contact the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Dr., Columbia, SC (803) 896-5600. The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice’s School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school district’s nondiscrimination policies: Title IX – Inspector General’s Office – 4900 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210-5427 – Ph: 803-896-9595; 504 Special Education Office, 1830 Shivers Road, Columbia, SC I have read and fully understand DJJ’s position concerning the law.
- Yes
- No
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I understand that any misrepresentation, omission of facts, or otherwise falsification on this application and attachments will result in disapproval of this application or termination of employment.
- Yes
- No
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How did you hear about this position?
- The State Jobs Website
- Career Fair
- Indeed.com
- SC Works
- Radio Advertisement
- DJJ Employee
- Other
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If you answered “DJJ Employee” to the above question, please list employee’s name.
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Do you have a valid SC driver’s license?
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Do you have a high school diploma and relevant program experience?
- YES
- NO
Required Question