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*This is a courtesy posting for the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender**
The salary range for this position is $5,431-$6,912 per month.
We are recruiting to fill a vacant Licensed Social Worker position working with adolescent and young adults charged with juvenile delinquency and criminal offenses. This position is assigned to our Denver Trial Office.
The Licensed Social Worker is the first level within the social worker series wherein employees are oriented to the role of mitigation, case management release planning, and forensic social work in a criminal public defense system; apply relevant techniques, methods and/or theories of the profession within that role; and, learn to apply their social work practice within the policies, procedures, rules and regulations specific to the Colorado State Public Defender.
Public Defender Social Workers serve as part of the defense team, and as such, are bound by the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct including rules regarding the attorney-client privilege and client confidentiality. Social Workers perform duties and assume responsibility for case assignments under the specific direction, instruction and guidance of a defense attorney.
Colorado’s Office of the State Public Defender (OSPD) maintains a reputation as one of the top organizations in the nation specializing in the delivery of indigent criminal defense. We operate as an independent agency within the Judicial Branch of Colorado State Government with nearly 1,000 dedicated employees assigned to twenty-one Regional Trial Offices, a centralized Appellate Division, and a centralized Administrative Office. The mission of OSPD is to defend and protect the rights, liberties, and dignity of those accused of crimes who cannot afford to retain counsel. We do so by providing constitutionally and statutorily mandated representation that is effective, zealous, inspired and compassionate.
We seek to hire professionals who are dedicated to furthering our mission and demonstrate compassion in their service to our clients. We are a fast paced, team-oriented environment, where self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance are important attributes for success.
Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.)
How to Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to:
Tim McArthur, Social Work Supervisor, timothy.mcarthur@coloradodefenders.us no later than Sunday, March 31st 2024 11:59 p.m. (Mountain Time). Your credentials should address how your skills and experience meet the qualifications for the position; and your cover letter should highlight your interest in this position and working for the Office of the State Public Defender.
(Please note: Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.)
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OSPD:
For more information on benefits please visit https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits. For additional information on PERA visit www.copera.org.
Additional information about the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender can be found at: http://www.coloradodefenders.us/
NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Office of the Colorado State Public Defender provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, martial status or other protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Consistent with this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including the application and selection process. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact Katey Tarkington at, Katey.Tarkington@coloradodefenders.us
See statement of duties above.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimal Educational / Professional Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Full Time
$59k-73k (estimate)
03/15/2024
05/14/2024
judicial.state.co.us
Denver, CO
500 - 1,000