Public Defender's Office, 20th Circuit- Disposition

2 weeks ago

Fort Myers, United States The State of Florida Full time

Requisition No: 830947

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- DISPOSITION SPECIALIST II - 21002220

Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC

Position Number: 21002220

**Salary**: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 12/07/2024

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Law Offices of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit

Are you looking for a rewarding role within an organization where you can earn competitive compensation and have access to a comprehensive benefits package? The Law Offices of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit, may be the opportunity for you The agency is seeking qualified applicants for a Disposition Specialist I position in our Fort Myers, FL office.

The starting pay rate for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 annually. The agency strongly encourages applicants to submit a resume and cover letter detailing their interest in the position

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

This is a professional office position providing the delivery of defense-focused disposition services to clients of the Public Defender’s Office.

An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for supervising or maintaining caseloads of Public Defender clients with physical, mental or developmental disturbances. Duties include performing detailed case management and complex casework, making referral services for specialized treatment available within the community, functioning as liaison with the Courts and local law enforcement, civic and other social agencies, interviewing clients, assisting with institutional release procedures, assisting with the preparation, presentation and disposition of cases and providing assistance, counseling services and crisis intervention as needed.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee and is reviewed through case analysis and reports for results obtained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Assists in the early disposition of cases prior to arraignment
- Facilitates negotiation and settlement of cases
- Arranges custody releases
- Assists in pre-sentence, post-sentence, death phase, and other investigations
- Devises appropriate treatment plans to be presented to the Courts as alternatives to incarceration and makes referral to community agencies
- Develops plans and arranges for rehabilitative counseling and direct services
- Completes required initial social, legal, and medical investigative work
- Interviews parents, guardians, and other persons having knowledge of relevant situations
- Gathers information about the client’s family, education, social, employment, military, and treatment history
- Identifies and outlines background information for use by experts
- Analyzes client’s strengths and needs
- Assesses treatment options and provides disposition and treatment recommendations
- Prepares reports and makes recommendations to the Courts
- Ensures that clients receive social services required to support medical treatment
- Provides psychological histories, diagnostic impressions and makes referrals for crisis counseling
- Secures psychiatric, psychological, and neurological evaluations from consultants
- Provides information about community resources and correctional institutions to the Courts and attorneys
- Assists in cases providing attorneys with psychosocial evaluations
- May train and assist in coordinating the activities of Disposition Specialists
- Performs related work as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to:

- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff.
- Use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
- Exhibit sound judgment and good listening skills.
- Handle matters with integrity and confidentiality.
- Plan and prepare reports, correspondence, and charts in a variety of formats.
- Use personal computer and general office equipment.
- Be extremely organized, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Maintain an effective filing system.
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously including long
- and short-range projects.
- Be flexible in work assignments and processes based upon need.
- Travel to various locations throughout the circuit for assignme

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