Public Defense Social Worker - Client Advocacy & Crisis

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Legal Defender's Office is expanding its Social Work and Mitigation Unit to support adults and juveniles facing criminal charges and those in the dependency process. The team provides client-centered defense, mitigation, and community resource guidance to address underlying issues.

Join a dedicated team that advocates for clients in and out of court, offering holistic services, treatment planning, and collaboration with community providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in behavioral or social service, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority.
• Two years of experience in client, family and child behavioral services, child welfare and needs or crisis intervention counseling.
• Relevant education and/or experience from an accredited college or university may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct social services, counseling and crisis intervention to individuals and families involved in the legal system.
• Conducts client screenings and assessments and refers to appropriate specialists/services per care plans.
• Works with other professionals to represent the client.
• Maintains client records and prepares written recommendations.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Client assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral/social service

Job description

Pima County Legal Defender's Office is expanding its Social Work and Mitigation Unit to support adults and juveniles facing criminal charges and those in the dependency process. The team provides client-centered defense, mitigation, and community resource guidance to address underlying issues.

Join a dedicated team that advocates for clients in and out of court, offering holistic services, treatment planning, and collaboration with community providers.