Client Advocate- Public Defender's Office
About The Position
The Sangamon County Public Defender's Office is seeking a Client Advocate. Responsibilities The Client Advocate will be actively involved with Public Defender clients throughout the legal process. Job responsibilities include: conducting biopsychosocial interviews with clients and their families, identifying issues related to intellectual disability, mental health, substance abuse, and trauma, referring clients to experts, obtaining medical and treatment records, creating treatment plans for substance abuse and mental health clients, and assisting in securing treatment placements for clients in need of services. Requirements Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university with a major in social work or a related field. A Master's Degree in Social Work and/or one to three years of previous experience in the legal system is preferred. The office provides on-site and ongoing training and encourages a work-life balance.
Requirements
- Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university with a major in social work or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- A Master's Degree in Social Work and/or one to three years of previous experience in the legal system is preferred.
Responsibilities
- conducting biopsychosocial interviews with clients and their families
- identifying issues related to intellectual disability, mental health, substance abuse, and trauma
- referring clients to experts
- obtaining medical and treatment records
- creating treatment plans for substance abuse and mental health clients
- assisting in securing treatment placements for clients in need of services
Benefits
- Salary range is $50,000-$55,400 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
- This is a non-bargaining position and offers benefits such as health and dental insurance, retirement (IMRF) and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
