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Public Defender - Social Worker (4020-47)
$57k-72k (estimate)
Full Time
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Hamilton County, Ohio is Hiring a Public Defender - Social Worker (4020-47) Near Cincinnati, OH
Public Defender – Social Worker (4020-47)Deadline to Apply:Open Until Filled
Work Location:Hamilton County Public Defender Office
230 E. Ninth St., 3rd Floor
Cincinnati OH 45202
Pay Rate:Salary Range: $54,000 to $68,000 depending on experience and education.
Job Function Statement:The Hamilton County Public Defender Office is seeking social work professionals who will be under the general supervision of the Social Work Director. They will also work in collaboration with staff attorneys, investigators, support staff and other professionals. The social worker will be part of a holistic defense team working with adults; specifically, indigent clients who have been charged with misdemeanors or felony offenses.
We are looking for individuals who are good listeners, empathetic, respectful, possess professional boundaries, and are motivated to help individuals who are in distress. All our clients are facing potential jail time or probation. Many of our clients present with several challenges such as: mental illness, substance use disorder, homelessness, physical illness, a lack of community support, and very limited financial resources. The social work professional will provide forensic social work services by assessing client’s needs and eligibility for services. In some cases, this will require visits to the Hamilton County Jail. The social worker will facilitate client engagement with appropriate providers and recommend alternative placement to incarceration. The social work professional will assist attorneys in gathering client information and the presentation of mitigation information on behalf of clients in writing and in the courtroom. The social work professional will maintain a knowledge of available programs and services to assist in ensuring the best outcomes for clients. The social work professional may be asked to supervise interns/students from local universities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Skilled in:Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; emotional intelligence, cultural competency; public speaking; working knowledge of community services and resources; multi-tasking to meet deadlines.
Ability to: Develop a rapport with clients; be an effective advocate for clients; handle sensitive face to face contacts and inquiries; define problems; collect data; establish facts and draw valid conclusions; apply principles to solve problems dealing with variety of variables; review and critique individual programming and make recommendations; establish and maintain good relationships with co-workers, attorneys, service providers, stakeholders, and court personnel; use statistical analysis; write accurate and meaningful mitigation reports; carry out instructions in written and oral form.
Work Location:Hamilton County Public Defender Office
230 E. Ninth St., 3rd Floor
Cincinnati OH 45202
Pay Rate:Salary Range: $54,000 to $68,000 depending on experience and education.
Job Function Statement:The Hamilton County Public Defender Office is seeking social work professionals who will be under the general supervision of the Social Work Director. They will also work in collaboration with staff attorneys, investigators, support staff and other professionals. The social worker will be part of a holistic defense team working with adults; specifically, indigent clients who have been charged with misdemeanors or felony offenses.
We are looking for individuals who are good listeners, empathetic, respectful, possess professional boundaries, and are motivated to help individuals who are in distress. All our clients are facing potential jail time or probation. Many of our clients present with several challenges such as: mental illness, substance use disorder, homelessness, physical illness, a lack of community support, and very limited financial resources. The social work professional will provide forensic social work services by assessing client’s needs and eligibility for services. In some cases, this will require visits to the Hamilton County Jail. The social worker will facilitate client engagement with appropriate providers and recommend alternative placement to incarceration. The social work professional will assist attorneys in gathering client information and the presentation of mitigation information on behalf of clients in writing and in the courtroom. The social work professional will maintain a knowledge of available programs and services to assist in ensuring the best outcomes for clients. The social work professional may be asked to supervise interns/students from local universities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field.
- License Social Worker in state of Ohio preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
- One year experience in the field of social work, preferably associated with the legal system, counseling and knowledge of social service agencies and programs.
- Must have car, a good driving record, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to establish rapport with clients, judges, court personnel, probation officers, attorneys, and support staff.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Develop and maintain client case records. Track outcomes using established procedures.
- Interview clients in jail or in the community, and all pertinent parties, to compile history/information regarding client needs, challenges, goals. Complete biopsychosocial forms with clients.
- Obtain signed releases of information with clients and inform them of their right to confidentiality. Maintain client confidentiality as required by legal ethics and agency policies.
- Educate the clients about the legal system and social work role as part of their holistic defense team.
- Investigate and propose positive alternatives to incarceration or other potential penalties faced by the client. Assist in identifying service needs and treatment gaps of clients.
- Maintain a working knowledge of social agencies and community service providers and an open line of communication with such agencies.
- Attend court hearings, and other necessary meetings.
- Maintain open communication with attorneys and work with attorneys on defense strategies and the on-going needs of cases and clients.
- Performs other similar duties as may be designated by the Director, investigators, or staff attorneys.
Skilled in:Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills; emotional intelligence, cultural competency; public speaking; working knowledge of community services and resources; multi-tasking to meet deadlines.
Ability to: Develop a rapport with clients; be an effective advocate for clients; handle sensitive face to face contacts and inquiries; define problems; collect data; establish facts and draw valid conclusions; apply principles to solve problems dealing with variety of variables; review and critique individual programming and make recommendations; establish and maintain good relationships with co-workers, attorneys, service providers, stakeholders, and court personnel; use statistical analysis; write accurate and meaningful mitigation reports; carry out instructions in written and oral form.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$57k-72k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/21/2024
WEBSITE
hamiltoncountyohio.gov
HEADQUARTERS
CINCINNATI, OH
SIZE
100 - 200
FOUNDED
1790
REVENUE
<$5M
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