mental health agent #23-102 re-announced - Columbia, SC, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $55, $58,366.00 Annually

Location : Statewide, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 151524

Agency: Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon

Division: Office of Field Operations

Opening Date: 04/25/2024

Closing Date: 5/9/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement: Yes

Class Code:: JC33

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: 8:00 a. m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pay Band: Band 6

Hiring Range - Min.: $55,000.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $58,366.00

Opening Date: 06/27/2023

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All employees interested in applying for the position must apply on-line at no later than 5 p.m. on the closing date.

Residency Requirement (specifics):: Must reside within the assigned county within which they work. Employees choosing to live outside their assigned county must receive approval from their chain of command.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

*Mental Health Agent for Berkeley & Georgetown. Office location TBD

Under the general supervision of the Mental Health Program Manager; the specialized mental health agent will serve as the first line of supervision for a caseload consisting primarily of individuals who are living with a mental illness. Maintain a professional communication network with internal and external stakeholders, advocate on behalf of those supervised to seek/maintain stability. Maintain effective knowledge of all areas of mental health supervision, programs, policies and protocols. Participate in trainings and maintain all requirements for Mental Health Certification.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.

NOTE: Must be currently Class 1 (C -1) certified law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work. An associate's degree and two (2) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted.
Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or other social behavior sciences or a bachelor's degree, which includes at least 15 credit hours in the aforementioned disciplines and completion of two (2) years of experience in criminal justice, counseling, or related professional human service work.
Additional Comments

*Mental Health Agent for Berkeley & Georgetown. Office location TBD

Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.
SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

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.

01

Must be a legal resident of South Carolina or able to become a resident of South Carolina prior to being hired

• Yes

02

Must be a United States Citizen

• Yes

03

Must be 21 years of age or older

• Yes

04

Do you meet the minimum requirements according to the job announcement?

• Yes
• No

05

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

06

Do you currently have Class 1 certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, or are you a certified Class 1 Law Enforcement Officer in another state?

• Yes
• No

07

Must have access to a properly insured vehicle

• Yes

08

Must possess a valid current South Carolina Driver's License

• Yes

09

Must reside within the assigned county within which you work. Must receive approval from chain of command if choosing to live outside your assigned county.

• Yes
• No

10

Must have a driving record clear of suspension(s) during the past 5 years as a result of driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or dangerous drugs, or leaving the scene of an accident.

• Yes

11

Must have a record clear of any conviction for a criminal offense that carried a sentence of one year or more or of any criminal offense that involves domestic violence or moral turpitude (forfeiture of a bond, a guilty pleas, or a plea of nolo contendere is considered the equivalent of a conviction).

12

Must be willing to undergo a thorough background investigation to include a credit check and reference check

• Yes

13

Willing to be on call 24 hours a day subject to being called to assist in offender-related matters and respond to state emergencies

• Yes

14

Willing to visit offenders' homes, some of which are in dangerous neighborhoods; willing to go into homes that are unkempt and deal with offenders who have poor personal hygiene habits

• Yes

15

Willing to interview victims and their families regarding the release of an inmate

• Yes

16

Willing to tolerate adverse conditions and/or abusive language (for example, catcalls, hecklers, vicious dogs)

• Yes

17

Willing to go into state prisons and local jails to interview offenders

• Yes

18

Willing to work independently, yet make all case decisions in accordance with Department policy and procedures

• Yes

19

Willing to learn and apply restraint procedures in order to deal with resistant violators

• Yes

20

Willing to issue and serve warrants, arrest violators and present cases to the court that might result in an individual's incarceration.

• Yes

21

Do you have any relatives currently under supervision of this Department? If yes, provide names and relationship below.

22

How did you find out about this position?

• State Government Website )
• Career Fair
• Social Media
• Friend
• DPPPS Recruiter
• DPPPS Employee
• TV/Streaming
• Internet/Online Advertisement
• Other

23

If you answered DPPPS Employee or DPPPS Recruiter, please list the name of the employee.

24

If you answered Other, please tell us how you learned of this position.

25

Are you following SCDPPPS on Facebook and/or Twitter to keep up with SCDPPPS' current job postings?

• Yes
• No

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