Community Services Specialist – Greenville County Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Company:

State of South Carolina

Salary:

$39207

JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Community Services Specialist

Greenville County

Salary
$27,510.00
$50,905.00 Annually
Location Greenville County, SC
Job Type
FTE
Full-Time
Job Number
170540
Agency
Department of Juvenile Justice
Division
Community Services
Opening Date
02/24/2025
Closing Date
3/10/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement
No

Class Code:

AA50

Position Number:

60032280 (170540)

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

Friday (8:30
5:00)
Pay Band
Band 3
Hiring Range
Min.

$34,445.00
Opening Date
02/24/2025
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.

DESCRIPTION

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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 to include 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.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to communicate effectively with the public in handling inquiries and communicating information. Ability to develop knowledge of Community-Based services and as needed share these 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.
This position performs job 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 direct 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 high school diploma and two (2) years of clerical experience.
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.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Juvenile Justice
Address
P O Box 21069
4900 Broad River Road, Building 2007
Columbia, South Carolina, 29221-1069
Phone
803-896-9440
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