Criminal Justice Client Advocate & Social Services Liaison

Judicial Branch; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Judicial Branch in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Client Advocate to support public defenders by linking clients with needed services and monitoring progress. The role emphasizes direct engagement with clients in and out of jail custody, data collection, and advocacy within the criminal justice system.

The position is time-limited and grant funded through January 31, 2028, offering important service to the District 42 office across three counties and opportunities to build

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field and one year of work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Management prefers candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Certified Peer Support Specialists and Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist public defenders by providing information to aid in favorable case outcomes and attempt to reduce additional contact with the court system.
• Provide reports and updates to attorneys.
• Assist clients with identifying optimal treatment options and assist with enrollment, logistics, and related needs to enable admittance and completion.
• Travel throughout Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field

One year of work experience in a human services field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

North Carolina Judicial Branch in Hendersonville, NC is seeking a Client Advocate to support public defenders by linking clients with needed services and monitoring progress. The role emphasizes direct engagement with clients in and out of jail custody, data collection, and advocacy within the criminal justice system.

The position is time-limited and grant funded through January 31, 2028, offering important service to the District 42 office across three counties and opportunities to build