Case Manager

Metropolitan Public Defender; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSA/HSA

Employer-paid life

401(k) match

PTO

Holidays & personal days

Mental health days

Sick leave

Job summary

Metropolitan Public Defender seeks a Case Manager in Hillsboro, OR to assist clients with resource referrals, discharge planning, and advocacy within the criminal justice system. This in-office, full-time role collaborates with attorneys and support staff to connect clients to housing, healthcare, and benefits.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, strong communication, and ability to travel for court or facility visits as needed, supporting clients throughout their open cases.

Qualifications

• Two years of case management or related social-service work experience.
• Training/experience with Trauma-Informed Care.
• Familiarity with substance use disorders and recovery processes.
• Familiarity with the criminal justice system; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and refer clients to community resources (housing, health care, public benefits).
• Develop discharge plans with attorneys and staff for clients leaving incarceration or hospitalization.
• Maintain contact with clients to advocate for services throughout active cases.

Skills

Case management experience

Trauma-Informed Care

Substance use disorders knowledge

Criminal justice system familiarity

Verbal and written communication

Court testimony ability

Education

Associate’s degree in social-service field

Job description

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Case Manager

Regular Full Time Clerical Hillsboro, OR, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1157

Salary Range: $25.52 To $40.67 Hourly

MPD has been on the cutting edge of public defense since our inception in 1971. Formed as a non-profit law firm, MPD contracts with the State of Oregon for public defense services. MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single provider of trial level public defense services in the state of Oregon, with offices in both Multnomah and Washington counties.

Join our dynamic team and a part of MPD’s commitment to being a leader in public defense which includes not just excellence in client representation but a strong commitment to hiring and developing a professional staff of defenders. For more information on MPD and our work visit: www.mpdlaw.com

MPD is currently searching for a Case Manager to join our Washington County Office. The Case Manager engages with clients to identify and refer to desired community resources, including, but not limited to, substance use and behavioral health treatment, housing, healthcare, and public benefits. This role partners with attorneys and other support staff to create discharge plans for clients releasing from incarceration and hospitalization. They maintain contact with clients throughout the life of their open cases, advocate for clients’ interests in social and health services, and provide care coordination and systems navigation to ensure clients are connected to desired services. The Case Manager may also attend said care coordination meetings, housing case conferences, and hearings related to the clients’ pending case as needed. This position works collaboratively with both MPD staff and with community partners to ensure clients’ needs are met.

This position pays $25.52 - $40.67/hr. Staff are members of a union. This is an in-office, full-time, non-exempt position.

In addition to compensation, MPD also offers:

• Medical (choice of PPO or HDHP), Dental (choice of PPO Base or PPO Enhanced) and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life, STD, LTD and AD&D – 100% employer paid
• 401(K) – MPD will contribute 6% of your annual salary with full vesting after the completion of 5 years of service
• PTO – 24 hours upon hire and accrue monthly to 80 hours and increase to 120 hours starting at 24 months
• 10 paid holidays + 2 personal equity days
• 4 Mental Health Days per year
• Sick Leave – 48 hours upon hire and accrues monthly after the completion six months of employment

Position Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with case management or associate’s degree in a social-service related field
• Training and experience with Trauma-Informed Care
• Familiarity with substance use disorders and the recovery process
• Familiarity with the criminal justice system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to and work within criminal justice system facilities and to testify in court without impeachment

Position Preferences

• Fluent in Spanish highly preferred
• Lived experience with the criminal justice system.
• Maintains confidentiality of agency records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• MPD fosters a work environment that is friendly, cooperative, and respectful.
• Work is generally sedentary, in an office setting, courthouse, field location or jail facility.
• There are frequent requirements for some physical activity such as carrying boxes of records weighing up to 10 pounds, stooping to extract records from files, or carrying and setting up display easels in court.

Diversity and Inclusion: At MPD, we do not just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for all our staff.

MPD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources in advance to request assistance