What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOLISTIC MITIGATION SPECIALIST position at Muskegon County?
A Holistic Mitigation Specialist is a social worker tasked with serving as an integral part of a defense team of diverse professionals, provides expertise in the area of social work and operates as an advocate for clients as part of the defense team. The Holistic Mitigation Specialist maintains a caseload of clients for which he/she will serve as an advocate on the defense team by identifying client needs aside from the legal issues, assisting clients with accessing resources, and assisting the attorneys with the legal aspect by providing mitigating information to provide an overall holistic approach to client representation within the Public Defender Office.
1. Possession of an Undergraduate Degree within six months of hire. Ability to obtain Master of Social Work degree within two years of employment preferred;
2. Experience working in criminal justice and/or family court is preferred;
3. Must possess a valid driver’s license;
4. Must be able to secure clearance to enter correctional facilities.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
An employee in this class works in the office of the Public Defender.
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EVALUATION CONTENT
The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.
THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE
Salary : $25 - $33