Holistic Defense Specialist: Entry-Level Case Advocate

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $2,500

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) seeks an entry-level Holistic Defense Services Specialist to support attorneys and clients through compassionate, client-centered advocacy. You will connect clients with community resources, gather records, conduct interviews, and help develop mitigation materials while receiving training in trauma-informed defense practices.

Join MSPD to gain valuable experience and contribute to a collaborative team advancing justice across Missouri.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed or four years of related social services experience.
• Experience in social services, case management, behavioral health, criminal justice, advocacy, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and mitigation interviews with clients.
• Obtain and organize medical, educational, mental health, treatment, employment, and other records.
• Assist with 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.

Skills

Holistic defense

Mitigation

Client-centered advocacy

Trauma-informed approach

Interviews

Communication

Case management

Education

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

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Missouri State Public Defender System (MSPD) seeks an entry-level Holistic Defense Services Specialist to support attorneys and clients through compassionate, client-centered advocacy. You will connect clients with community resources, gather records, conduct interviews, and help develop mitigation materials while receiving training in trauma-informed defense practices.

Join MSPD to gain valuable experience and contribute to a collaborative team advancing justice across Missouri.