Impactful Mitigation Specialist for Criminal Defense

State-of-Missour; Monett (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance

Relocation assistance up to $2,500

Job summary

The Missouri Public Defender System (MSPD) seeks a Mitigation Specialist to serve clients across Missouri, including Monett. You will build relationships with community providers, connect clients to services, and advocate for holistic outcomes while supporting the defense team.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field, with experience in case management or trauma-informed interviewing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; relevant experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients and manage casework, including connections to services and housing, transportation, and employment.
• Conduct psychosocial interviews and develop mitigation memoranda.
• Collaborate with attorneys and defense team to develop mitigation themes.
• Supervise HDS interns and support regional MSPD staff.
• Collect and analyze data on holistic defense work and impact.

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal communication

Trauma-informed interviewing

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or related field

Job description

The Missouri Public Defender System (MSPD) seeks a Mitigation Specialist to serve clients across Missouri, including Monett. You will build relationships with community providers, connect clients to services, and advocate for holistic outcomes while supporting the defense team.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field, with experience in case management or trauma-informed interviewing.