Case Manager
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The Montgomery County Public Defender Office is now accepting applications for the position of Social Work Case Manager. We are an office of 82 individuals, including attorneys, social workers, investigators, client engagement specialists, administrative assistants, and a paralegal professional. We handle every aspect of indigent criminal defense across juvenile, misdemeanor, felony, and appellate divisions. Our office is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally diverse staff with expertise and interest in serving our indigent clientele who come to us with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities to yield better results for our clients and our office. We are seeking a self-motivated individual to provide social work services to our adult clients charged with felony offenses. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated dedication to indigent defense, have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, and should have experience working with clients experiencing homelessness, severe and persistent mental illness, alcohol and drug addiction, and behavioral concerns. Candidates will be expected to manage an active caseload while simultaneously working with a team of dedicated Public Defenders focused on client-centered representation. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Interview clients to identify needs and appropriate referrals Coordinate as needed with client supports, community resources, treatment providers, and court staff to facilitate client success Prepare written reports and testify in court Build rapport, maintain client contact, and monitor client progress Maintain monthly statistics of cases handed, Assist in mentoring and training social work interns, Asist in educating and training staff in areas of social services, Maintain a current list of all local social service providers, and Perform all other assignments as assigned by the Public Defender. Bachelors Degree in social sciences and experience working with clients experiencing homelessness, severe and persistent mental illness, and alcohol and drug addiction. Knowledge of the criminal justice system, including court proceedings is required. A valid drivers license and ability to transport clients is also required. Candidates without a Bachelors Degree, but with lived experience and/or extensive experience with this population may be considered. Social Work, Counseling, and/or Chemical Dependency licensure preferred. A qualified candidate will have the ability to develop and maintain skills in time management and organization as well as work independently and dependently in a team driven environment. An ideal candidate will exercise sound judgment and decision-making and have the ability to handle sensitive information and inquiries from contacts with officials and the public. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references via the Montgomery County Employment Website by September 6, 2024