Job ID: 22878
Agency: Department of Corrections, Yankton Community Work Center
Location: Yankton
Salary: $22.48 - 25.28, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: 5/8/2023

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/.

Responsible for case management activities within an inmate housing unit by determining and assisting inmates with special programming needs, participating in unit operations and acting as second-in-command of the unit to provide supervision and direction of inmates

Goals/Objectives/Benefits:

• prepare classification assessments and placement options for offenders;
• provide for quality assurance and oversight of case management programs and processes;
• provide constant and consistent management of program enrollment and program completions;
• assist offender in preparation for release to communities;
• case management for medical clemency cases;
• provide information to the Parole Board through the investigative summary and supplemental report process;
• assist offenders in collection and retention of offender ID credentials;
• assist offenders in the application process for SSI;
• learn and understand Interstate Compact and the ICOTS process;
• approve IEDC’s and track changing of dates
• prepare progress and compliance reports on offenders.
• this position may also manage the work releases program which consists or placement, schedules and the coordination of the program

Knowledge of:

• Department of Correction’s Inmate Living Guide;
• Department of Correction’s policies and the institution’s operations memoranda and procedures;
• modern concepts, principles, and practices related to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders;
• counseling techniques.

Ability to:

• organize and direct the work of others;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• conduct counseling sessions;
• maintain order and discipline among inmates;
• remain calm during stressful situations and react to emergencies quickly.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class B retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=M0I
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"