Holistic Defense Advocate & Case Manager

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) seeks an entry-level Holistic Defense Services Specialist to support attorneys in a client-centered advocacy model. The role emphasizes connecting clients with resources, gathering records, and developing mitigation materials within a trauma-informed framework.

You will work with a collaborative team across Missouri, assisting in mitigation efforts, case management, and holistic defense strategies while gaining training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, counseling, or a closely related field.
• Four years of relevant professional experience in social services, case management, behavioral health, criminal justice, advocacy, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and mitigation interviews with clients.
• Obtain and organize medical, educational, mental health, treatment, employment, and other relevant records.
• Assist with the preparation of mitigation memoranda, timelines, dispositional materials, and other client advocacy documents.
• Communicate with clients, family members, service providers, and community agencies.
• Identify community resources and connect clients with appropriate support services.
• Provide case management assistance to help address client needs.
• Organize and maintain mitigation records and case materials.
• Assist attorneys with client-centered advocacy and holistic defense strategies.
• Utilize case management systems and other office technology to document activities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, mitigation specialists, and other MSPD staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, counseling, or a closely related field

Tools

MSPD case management systems

Job description

Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) seeks an entry-level Holistic Defense Services Specialist to support attorneys in a client-centered advocacy model. The role emphasizes connecting clients with resources, gathering records, and developing mitigation materials within a trauma-informed framework.

You will work with a collaborative team across Missouri, assisting in mitigation efforts, case management, and holistic defense strategies while gaining training and mentorship.