Social Worker - Legal Defender
Core
Provide client-centered, holistic defense and social services to adults and juveniles facing criminal charges or involved in dependency processes, including crisis intervention, assessment, and advocacy within the justice system.
Role type
Social Worker (Legal Defense)
Builds
Defense strategies, treatment plans, and re-entry programs for clients in the criminal justice and dependency systems.
Domain
Public Defense / Criminal Justice / Social Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Crisis intervention, client assessment, case management, advocacy, treatment planning, community resource coordination, report writing, confidentiality management.
Preferred skills
Experience in child welfare, behavioral health, trauma-informed care, substance use counseling.
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide direct counseling and crisis intervention; conduct client screenings and assessments; develop treatment and re-entry plans; coordinate with community agencies and courts; maintain client records and prepare reports; testify in judicial proceedings.
Seniority
Mid-level, requires 2+ years experience