About usYork County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.
Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.
Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.
The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office for York and Union Counties manages traditional criminal prosecution and manages a number of diversion programs - programs that offer non-criminal outcomes, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism-, provides victim and witness assistance, and prosecutes juvenile offenders in York County's Family Court.
About our opportunityWe invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time, exempt Diversions Case Manager II with Drug Court. The purpose of this position is to provide case management services to pre- and post- conviction defendants participating in the Solicitor's Diversion Programs by counseling to reduce or eliminate recidivism, criminal activity and related social problems. This position is grant funded from April - March
Compensation: Projected Hiring Range/Pay Grade 113: $46,310.39 - $55,572.47. Salary is determined based on experience and/or education.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional evenings depending on operational needs.
Our Total Compensation Package:
Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
Longevity Pay
SC State Retirement Plan Pension
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Sick Bank
Critical Care and Cancer InsuranceWellness Screenings
Employee Assistance Programs
Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Maintains confidentiality of program participants, observes all federal and state confidentiality regulations.
- Facilitates weekly evidence-based psycho-educational/behavior modification therapy groups and individual therapy sessions. Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and assistance to clients and their family members. Diffuses aggressive client behavior by implementing de-escalation techniques.
- Determines eligibility for program participation, obtain background information, performs assessment; accept or deny applicants. Provides support and clinical guidance to other diversion case managers. Facilitates daily clinical processes such as case-flow, treatment planning, referrals, placements and participant progress.
- Schedules appointments with program applicants; provides program information, and assists potential clients in completing applications for program admission.
- Provides orientation to defendants accepted into pre-conviction programs to explain individual requirements. Verbally communicates client contract in detail to ensure that the client understands his/her responsibilities.
- Performs comprehensive case management services to clients including: (1) assessing the offender’s needs; (2) developing a service plan; (3) connect client with appropriate service; (4) monitoring client progress; and (5) advocating for client when needed.
- Provides ongoing case consultation and updates to prosecutors, judges, law enforcement representatives, and victims.
- Prepares expungement orders to be submitted to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, the 16th Circuit Solicitor, 16th Circuit Court Judge, Clerk of Court, the Magistrate or Municipal Court Judge, and the Law Enforcement agency where the charges originated, for the destruction of criminal records.
- Coordinates and schedules required community service assignments. Maintains up to date list of community nonprofit organizations where community service can be performed.
- Devises and implements restitution payment plans and mails certified payments to victims; collects and deposits all program fees, and prepares related financial reports.
- Consults with supervisors regarding client status, efficacy of program services, reporting problem areas and making suggestions to resolve problems.
- Conducts criminal history investigations. Operates the NCIC computer system to retrieve criminal information and motor vehicle/license records; enters appropriate data; ensures integrity / security of data and adherence to NCIC requirements. Determines appropriateness of requests for information and releases information according to established guidelines.
- Coordinates, administers and evaluates initial and on-going random client drug screenings; schedules appointments for more comprehensive analyses as needed.
- Performs related work as assigned.
About youEducation and Experience:- Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Human or Social Services or related discipline.
- Six (6) years of case management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:- Certified or Licensed Counselor; or related human services certification.
- Addictions Counselor Certification preferred.
Physical Demands / Work Environment / DisclaimerPhysical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Essential Safety Functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.
Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.
Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation.Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits seriesprovides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)
Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.
Longevity AllowanceFull-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.
Longevity AllowanceYears of Continuous ServiceMonthly Longevity Amount10-14 Years$20.0015-19 Years$25.0020-24 Years$30.0025-29 Years$35.0030-34 Years$40.0035-39 Years$45.0040+ Years$50.00Annual LeaveProbationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.
Earning Rate for Full-Time EmployeesFull-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.
Sick LeaveFull-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.
Earning Rate of Sick LeaveFull time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.
Paid Holiday’s The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees: January - December:3 Optional Holidays per Calendar YearJanuary:New Year’s Day andMartin Luther King Day
May:Memorial Day
June:Juneteenth Day
July:Independence Day
September:Labor Day
November:Veteran’s Day,Thanksgiving Day, andFriday after Thanksgiving
December:Christmas Eve,Christmas Day
Training:Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.
Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
