Mitigation Specialist

Osborne Association Inc•City of White Plains, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Osborne Association is seeking a Mitigation Specialist to join its Court Advocacy Services team. The role involves conducting detailed investigations and biopsychosocial assessments of clients’ lives to provide defense counsel with information for the pre-plea or pre-sentence phase of open criminal matters. The specialist advocates before the Court, District Attorney’s Office, and Department of Probation for alternatives to incarceration and detention, including bail reduction. The position has a hybrid work schedule and requires in-person client meetings and court appearances, with flexibility to move between remote and in-person work as policies and needs shift. In-person attendance is also required to collaborate with co-workers. The role is full-time and requires clearance from the Westchester County Department of Correction to work at Westchester County Jail and/or other applicable facilities. An LMSW pursuing clinical social work licensure will receive clinical supervision from an LCSW.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Forensic Psychology, or a similar field.
At least two years of progressively responsible professional experience in a criminal justice environment.
Experience conducting investigations and writing court reports, such as Pre-Plea and Pre-Sentence Memorandums.
Experience working with clients with mental illness, intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
Experience advocating before the Court and familiarity with Court entities.
Experience managing a caseload of clients with varying needs and case-related deadlines, ensuring timely action and intervention.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large amounts of data and succinctly summarize conclusions for leadership and key stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions.
Ability to take initiative and drive for results.
Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and build strong relationships.
Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Correction clearance for work at Westchester County Jail and/or other applicable facilities.
Ability and means to travel by car and mass transit on a flexible schedule throughout Westchester County.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychosocial assessments of clients to support defense counsel.
Work with clients to develop individualized service plans.
Advocate orally and in writing to the Court, District Attorney’s Office, Department of Probation, and other entities.
Build positive relationships with members of the defense bar and criminal legal community and participate in outreach to solicit cases.
Orient clients to the program, explain its objectives, and provide ongoing support to clients and their family members.
Implement referrals to treatment providers identified in clients’ service plans.
Maintain relationships with outside agencies to refer clients or obtain additional services.
Support and observe clients’ program participation, document progress, and provide ongoing feedback to promote client self-awareness.
Prepare reports about client performance for the Court and other supervising agencies, advocating as needed.
Promote Osborne’s mission and programs to various audiences.
Maintain rapport with clients and preserve client confidentiality.
Document client progress and case development in ECM and Google files.
Travel flexibly by car and mass transit as needed to attend court appearances throughout Westchester County.
Perform other duties as assigned.