SENTENCING SPECIALIST Position Available In Berkeley, South Carolina

SENTENCING SPECIALIST

Dorchester County – 3.8

Summerville, SC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$34.8K – $39.1K a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Qualifications Entry level Full Job Description

JOB THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC DEFENDER’S

OFFICELocation:

ORANGEBURG, SCSalary Commensurate with experience. Full benefits package available, including health and dental insurance and State retirement.

To apply:

Send resume to Lauren Driggers at no later than June 30, 2025.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Job Duties

• Conduct assessments and compile psychosocial histories aimed at planning for pretrial release, case preparation, and post-dispositional placement and treatment options.
• Conduct assessments to identify urgent or emergent behavioral health and substance abuse treatment needs.
• Document and interpret symptoms of behavioral health impairment for use by legal team in developing case strategy.
• Collect social and family histories through interviews and document review.
• Obtain and review clients’ relevant health and social records and reports.
• Attend court hearings and present recommendations in court, as needed.
• Regularly visit clients in custody in person and via remote visitation.
• Continually network with treatment and housing providers to ensure appropriate matches between clients and providers.
• Collaborate with defense lawyers (including diversionary court lawyers and family court lawyers) regarding case strategy and maintain timely communications with team regarding assigned case tasks and client needs.
• Supervise and mentor student interns enrolled in graduate-level social work education.
• Accurately document client contacts and notes using case management software.