Classification Caseworker (#017299) Leath Correctional Institution, Greenwood (GREENWOOD) Level 2
- Employment type
- Full time
- Specialization
- Law enforcement
About the role
Posting number: 017299
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Classification and Inmate Records
Job classification: Case Worker I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Administrative Assistant, Corrections
- Evaluate inmate records to determine eligibility for institutional assignment, custody changes, employment, and treatment programs.
- Coordinate and implement an equitable classification system for a caseload of approximately 250 inmates.
- Conduct periodic reviews and evaluate inmate's progress.
- Interview inmates, discuss and record progress made on a periodic basis.
- Counsel inmates relating to their general institutional adjustment or related problems.
- Respond orally and/or through written correspondence to inquiries or information on inmates by departmental officials and other agencies
- Operate the SCDC computer to ascertain information pertaining to inmates' social, criminal, educational and family histories.
- May serve as the Institutional Records Manager.
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:Recruiting and EmploymentServices(803)
Responsibilities
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required related experience.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree; or an associate’s degree and any one (1) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience
Key skills
- Recruiting
OR
- A high school diploma and any (2) year combination of administrative and/or correctional experience.
Supplemental information
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.