Alternative Sentencing Worker I
About The Position
Alternative sentencing helps the community, as well as the client. Throughout the state, the criminal justice system is overloaded with drug-related cases. Taxpayers pay millions of dollars to incarcerate offenders for drug crimes. Putting nonviolent offenders in jail costs the community money without providing a long-term solution to the problem of addiction. The Department of Public Advocacy represents clients appointed by the court in criminal cases. If you have a strong desire to help others overcome substance abuse and mental health issues, reunite families, and help individuals become productive members of their community, then the Alternative Sentencing Worker (ASW) position is the job for you. You will work as a member of the defense team in the Louisville Trial Office to assist clients charged with criminal offenses related to substance abuse or mental health. You will conduct assessments to determine the client’s specific needs and then prepare an alternative sentence. The alternative sentence typically involves a treatment component. This could be inpatient, outpatient, short or long-term mental health or substance abuse treatment. As an Alternative Sentencing Worker with the Department of Public Advocacy, you will listen to the clients, explore options, and never stop fighting for the client. You will be an advocate for your client. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college or university with a master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, family studies, counseling or a related field.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Multitask and prioritize.
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work on a team
- Ability to communicate well both verbally and through written documents and reports
- Ability to work alone and be self-motivated.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to determine the client’s specific needs.
- Prepare an alternative sentence, typically involving a treatment component (inpatient, outpatient, short or long-term mental health or substance abuse treatment).
- Work as a member of the defense team to assist clients charged with criminal offenses related to substance abuse or mental health.
- Listen to clients, explore options, and advocate for the client.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
