Salary: $57,700.00 - $103,900.00 Annually
Location : Marion County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 174072
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Division: Behavioral, Treatment & Support Services
Opening Date: 07/23/2025
Closing Date: 8/15/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GB76
Position Number:: 60033023 (174072)
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,685.00
Opening Date: 07/23/2025
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.

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 limited supervision provides quality, timely, and targeted treatment services to clients located in Marion, Florence, and Horry Counties. Services include screening, assessment, case management, counseling/interventions. If currently licensed, must maintain licensure.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides treatment services as outlined in the individual treatment plan.

Develops, coordinates, implements and monitors treatment plans for assigned juveniles; conducts initial interviews for assessment purposes; discusses treatment plans as needed; develops behavioral contracts with juveniles and monitor progress.

Conducts individual, group, and family counseling which involves complex interpersonal and social dimensions.

Provides crisis management and intervention on an as needed basis.

Provides counseling services for walk ins, court cases and over the phone.

Provides case management.

Obtains, coordinates and ensures continuity of services from other agencies, i.e., mental health, social services, alcohol and drug abuse, etc.

Prepares related and required social work reports, i.e. monthly case summaries counseling reports, treatment team summaries, behavioral and/or incident reports, etc.

Also attends and participates in pre-court staffing's with ISO staff as well as probation officers.

Works closely with county director to provide optimal services.

Presents recommendations based on individual juvenile progress and performance.

Completes clinical service notes for juveniles seen.

Submits any reports and other needed documentation in timely fashion.

Compiles and submits monthly statistics as scheduled.

Attends training necessary to maintain licensure.

Attends and participates in various meetings, training programs or seminars to provide optimum juvenile services, for information exchange and professional growth.

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs, or from a social work program whose standards are at least equivalent to the minimum standards required by the nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Board.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires thorough knowledge of social work principles/practices/techniques, personality principles, and group dynamics.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory methods/techniques needed as well as the ability to integrate/coordinate specialized services with those of other disciplines.

Must be able to stimulate trust and engage clients in problem solving.

Must communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Must apply social work principles/techniques in client services/treatment.

This position requires an exceptionally flexible individual who is capable of a large work output, high level frustration tolerance and the ability to utilize crisis intervention and realistic goal planning.

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 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 master's degree in social work from an accredited program and professional experience in human services or social services program with one-year professional direct clinical experience.

Licensed as an LMSW or LISW-CP by the SCBSWE.
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.
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 the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. SCDJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or other employment aspects based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation, please get in touch with the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC .

• Yes
• No

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I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice's School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on 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 - 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-5427 - Ph: ; Special Education Office, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC I have read and fully understand DJJ's position concerning the law.

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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 have 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.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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Are you at least 21 years of age?

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.?

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Have you ever defaulted on student loans (National Direct, National Defense, Guaranteed-Federally Insured, Nursing, Health Professions, or Law Enforcement Educational Loan)?

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How did you hear about this position?

• SC State Government Jobs Website
• Career Fair
• SC Works
• Social Media
• DJJ Employee
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs, or from a social work program whose standards are at least equivalent to the minimum standards required by the nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Board?

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• No

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Do you have a master's degree in social work from an accredited program and professional experience in human services or social services program with one-year of professional direct clinical experience?

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• No

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Are you licensed as an LMSW or LISW-CP by the SCBSWE?

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• No

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