Mental Health Agent Trainee #26-068NC***Re-announced***

<div style="text-align: center"><br></div><div style="text-align: center"><span contenteditable="false" draggable="true" class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TQxVN8C82go?&amp;t=6s&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br></div><p><strong style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) !important; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; transition: all; background-color: inherit !important">(If you are currently C-1 Certified, please apply for Job #187558)</strong>&nbsp;</p><strong><span style="color: inherit">*Charleston &amp; Dorchester</span></strong><br><br><span style="color: inherit">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. &nbsp;Maintain effective knowledge of all areas of mental health supervision, programs, policies and protocols. &nbsp;Participate in trainings and maintain all requirements for Mental Health Certification. &nbsp;</span><undefined>A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses; 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.<br></undefined><undefined><br>In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, applicants will be required to obtain C-1 law enforcement certification by the SC Criminal Justice Academy within 1 year of employment (12 weeks which includes an 8 week sequestration at the academy).<br></undefined><p style="margin: 0; text-align: left"><strong>Please note:&nbsp;</strong>This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.</p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: left"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: left"><strong>SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.</strong></p><br><strong><strong>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. &nbsp;</strong></strong><br><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: inherit"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">S.C. Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is a para-military organization. &nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: inherit">If considered for hire applications are subject to the following: Nelson-Denny Test (Reading Comprehension &amp; Vocabulary test), physical ability test (PAT), background check, credit check, cybervetting check, driving records check, criminal records check, screening for illicit drugs; must undergo a physical exam and psychological exam.</span><strong><strong><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: inherit"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER</strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"></strong><font size="3" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;</font></strong></span></strong></strong><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; color: inherit"><font size="3" style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="color: inherit">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).&nbsp;</span></font></span>