Criminal Justice Social Services Case Manager

County of Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Lancaster is seeking a qualified professional to provide psychosocial support for clients represented by staff attorneys in the Public Defender's Office. The role supports criminal matters by assessing needs across mental health, housing, education, and employment, and by coordinating services to inform sentencing decisions.

Work includes gathering records, testifying when needed, and assisting in disposition plans that aim to reduce incarceration and public costs.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Caseworker for Lancaster County or comparable agency.
• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or related social sciences with three years of professional social casework.
• Equivalent combination including 12 college credits in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with psychosocial support services during criminal representation.
• Assess client psychosocial needs across mental health, substance use, housing, education and employment.
• Identify and document sentencing alternatives and prepare reports on client needs.
• Gather treatment records to assist competency determinations by the Court.
• Connect clients to social services and testify about needs when required.
• Aid attorneys in disposition and sentencing planning to reduce incarceration and costs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Collaboration across agencies

Organization

Bilingual English/Spanish (desirable)

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology or related social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

County of Lancaster is seeking a qualified professional to provide psychosocial support for clients represented by staff attorneys in the Public Defender's Office. The role supports criminal matters by assessing needs across mental health, housing, education, and employment, and by coordinating services to inform sentencing decisions.

Work includes gathering records, testifying when needed, and assisting in disposition plans that aim to reduce incarceration and public costs.