Community Services Specialist - Pickens

Community Services Specialist - Pickens County

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice

Posted Feb 27 | Full-time | Negotiable | Entry (0-2 yrs)

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 general supervision, plans, organizes, and supervises administrative activities in an assigned County office. Provides coordination and support for basic case management activities.

• 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, including 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.
• Conducts other duties as assigned, required, or requested.

• High school diploma (related clerical experience may be substituted).
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Ability to develop knowledge of Community-Based services and share 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.
• Training will be provided for duties related to custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth.

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

• 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 Ticketat Work and We Save

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.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice