Job description

The Office of Defense Service's Public Defender Unit is seeking a highly motivated, organized, Masters Level human service professional for a full-time Forensic Social Specialist position in the Sussex County Forensic Social Services (FSS) Unit based in our Georgetown office.

Essential Functions

The Forensic Social Specialist will provide assessment, mitigation and treatment service referrals to Public Defender clients. The Forensic Social Specialist will provide mitigation and support services to assist the attorneys in gathering background information, conducting evaluations, providing mitigation and implementing treatment and alternative sentencing plans as part of the Public Defender defense team.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class:

· Interviews clients, family members, treatment providers and DOC personnel

· Provides support services, which can include referrals to mental health treatment, employment, and housing services

· Coordinates with community-based treatment providers and the criminal justice system

· Writes mitigation reports and treatment plans for case resolution

· Gathers and reviews records and assists with reentry efforts

· Collaborates with attorneys as members of the defense team

Job Requirements

The candidate must possess:

· A Master's Degree in a human service or related field.

· Strong assessment, writing, speaking, interpersonal skills and clinical skills.

· The ability to recognize and analyze problems and recommend practical solutions.

· Interviewing experience and knowledge of applicable interviewing techniques

· The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-driven environment

· Skill and ability in managing multiple projects at once.

Benefits

· Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.

· 21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays, up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave

· Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.

· Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

The Office of Defense Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or veteran status.

Anticipated start date: April 19, 2023.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Georgetown, DE 19947: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• interviewing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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