Juvenile Social Services Advocate

2 weeks ago

Media, United States Delaware County Office Full time

**Job Opening**: Social Service Advocate, Juvenile

**Department**:Office of the Public Defender

**Posting Date**:
**Closing Date**:open until filled

**Shift**:Office hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, additional hours as necessary

**Summary**:
The Delaware County Office of the Public Defender provides legal representation to the individuals facing a loss of freedom in the criminal, delinquency and mental health systems in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The office employs over roughly 70 attorneys and staff to provide zealous advocacy for our clients. The office represents several thousand clients each year in the District Justice Courts, the Court of Common Pleas and the Appellate Courts of Pennsylvania.

**Essential Duties**:

- Under the general oversight of the Public Defender, First Assistant, Juvenile Unit Chief and the Juvenile Unit Social Services Chief, a Social Service Advocate, Juvenile Unit is responsible for working at the direction of the Defender legal team in criminal, delinquency and mental health proceedings to identify and address the social services needs of Defender clients, including, but not limited to:

- Identifies and obtains appropriate forensic services based on the client’s needs. Such services will include access to appropriate placement, appropriate mental health and medical services, educational opportunities and other supports and services
- Coordinates services with the Delaware County's Department of Human Services and making best efforts to ensure individuals treatment needs are addressed in an attempt to divert them from the Criminal/Juvenile Justice Systems
- Works with attorneys to coordinate client cases and advocacy, this includes drafting psychological-social reports, assisting in communication between attorney and client when necessary, preparing correspondence, reports, and memorandum suitable for use in a Court of Law, obtaining necessary records, and relating all case information to the attorney.
- Establishes and develops relationships with community services and potential supports, including, but not limited to, the local mental health authority, law enforcement, community supervision, placement supervision, and education services
- Establishes and develops relationships with supports identified by the client, including, if appropriate, the client’s immediate and extended family as well as friends, mentors and other supporters.
- Appears for Court settings with client and monitor progress of clients throughout the pendency of their case(s)
- Assist the client in re-entry into the community
- Assists in client transition with probation and development of appropriate conditions
- Collaborates and coordinates with juvenile staff to ensure client needs are addressed
- Assists in data collection and analysis
- Completes special projects and other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s of Science in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related discipline preferred;
- Strong writing and oral communication skills;
- Experience in working with people with serious mental illness and drug and alcohol issues preferred;
- Computer skills, including experience with case management software and MS Office;
- Commitment to public service; and
- Resourcefulness, creativity, initiative and drive, tact, and discretion.

**Residence Requirement**:There is not a residency requirement for this position.

Pay: From $26.21 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

- Media, PA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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