What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Advocate- Legal Defender (0426) position at Coconino County Sheriff's Office (Patrol)?
Nature of Work
The Social Services Advocate works closely with attorneys in the Legal Defender Office to perform professional work of considerable difficulty in evaluating and investigating the circumstances that led to their client's involvement in the child welfare, criminal and juvenile justice and guardianship systems. The advocate will also perform some case management services; identifying and facilitating social and behavioral health services for the clients.
Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in evaluating, investigating and managing the safety, well-being and needs of court appointed child and family, performs related duties as assigned.
Please note: This position is currently part time 28 hours per week with the potential to increase in the future.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science or related field and two years case management or counseling experience; OR
Associate's degree in social work, behavioral science or related field and three years case management or counseling experience; OR
Any combination of education, training and experience with demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
This position is safety sensitive.
Additional Requirements
Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year conducting field interviews of clients and family members surrounding delinquency, dependency, criminal and/or mental health related cases and/or experience in accessing behavioral health and other social services.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in social work or behavioral science and bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
Describe your experience in conducting field interviews with clients in the Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, Criminal and Mental Health Systems.
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Tell us about your experience in generating reports which will be used by attorneys and viewed by Judicial Officers in Court? Describe the types of reports you have generated and any experience testifying about the reports or your investigation that result in them.
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The Social Services Advocate works closely with attorneys in the Legal Defender Office to perform professional work of considerable difficulty in evaluating and investigating the circumstances that led to their client's involvement in the child welfare, criminal and juvenile justice and guardianship systems. The advocate will also perform some case management services; identifying and facilitating social and behavioral health services for the clients.
Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in evaluating, investigating and managing the safety, well-being and needs of court appointed child and family, performs related duties as assigned.
Please note: This position is currently part time 28 hours per week with the potential to increase in the future.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
- Accesses and reviews court, medical, psychiatric, etc., records for information pertinent to the case
- Locates and interview family members, alleged incapacitated persons, social service providers, and any other significant parties involved
- Reviews circumstances of alleged incapacitated persons or minors
- Conducts fact and criminal mitigation investigation
- Analyzes gathered information in accordance with laws governing dependency and mental health matters
- Writes assessment investigative reports to members of the court with recommendations Conducts home visits
- Attends child and family team meetings and individual education plan meetings
- Investigates kinship placements
- Supervises family visitation
- Conducts fact and criminal mitigation investigation
- Evaluates the necessity for social and behavioral services and facilitates services for children, family and mentally disabled
- Reviews circumstances of alleged incapacitated persons or minors
- Analyzes gathered information in accordance with laws governing dependency and mental health matters
- Writes assessment investigative reports to members of the court with recommendation
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science or related field and two years case management or counseling experience; OR
Associate's degree in social work, behavioral science or related field and three years case management or counseling experience; OR
Any combination of education, training and experience with demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
This position is safety sensitive.
Additional Requirements
Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year conducting field interviews of clients and family members surrounding delinquency, dependency, criminal and/or mental health related cases and/or experience in accessing behavioral health and other social services.
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in social work or behavioral science and bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of case management
- Federal, state, and local laws, policies, state statutes and administrative rules pertaining to dependency and mental health matters
- Preparing and writing reports
- Court policies and procedures
- Conducting child and family investigations
- Conducting home visits and investigations
- Interviewing and counseling
- Business English and report writing
- Analyze complex child and family behavioral issues
- Exercise professional level independent judgement
- Objectively evaluate emotional situations
- Write meaningful reports that will provide guidance to members of the court
- Work with diverse population
- Deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Maintain confidentiality
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, appointed department directors, staff, other agencies, the media and the general public
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Follow written and oral instructions
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
- Vacation/Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 10 Holidays Per Year
- Health Care Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
- Sick Leave Conversion Plan
- Personal Day Purchase Program
- Vacation Sell Back Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
- Long-Term Disability
- Arizona State Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-going Training Opportunities
- Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass
- Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tax-deferred investment program
- Accidental and Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability
Describe your experience in conducting field interviews with clients in the Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, Criminal and Mental Health Systems.
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Tell us about your experience in generating reports which will be used by attorneys and viewed by Judicial Officers in Court? Describe the types of reports you have generated and any experience testifying about the reports or your investigation that result in them.
Required Question