Clinical Social Worker – Public Defender Team (Mitigation)

City of Indianapolis & Marion County; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indianapolis Marion County seeks a Social Worker to support the Major Felony, Juvenile, or Conflict Divisions within the Public Defender Agency. You will locate treatment, housing, and concrete supports to reduce recidivism and maintain professional relationships with clients while guiding solutions in collaboration with the defense team.

The role requires MSW or related field, two years of experience, and comfort with legal terminology and court procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field required.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Social Worker.
• Must be computer literate; knowledge of legal terminology, ethics, and court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and eligibility for services.
• Develop and maintain client case records, plans, and reports.
• Conduct mitigation; interview clients and families, review records, prepare reports for sentencing hearings.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Education

MSW or related field

Tools

Computer literacy

Legal terminology

Court procedures

Job description

City of Indianapolis Marion County seeks a Social Worker to support the Major Felony, Juvenile, or Conflict Divisions within the Public Defender Agency. You will locate treatment, housing, and concrete supports to reduce recidivism and maintain professional relationships with clients while guiding solutions in collaboration with the defense team.

The role requires MSW or related field, two years of experience, and comfort with legal terminology and court procedures.