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Community Support Specialist

2 months ago


Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States Montgomery County MD Full time
Salary: $40.69 Hourly

Location: Norristown, PA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Public Defender

SUMMARY

The Community Support Specialist is responsible for assisting both adult and juvenile clients throughout their legal journey. This role involves close collaboration with clients and their families, particularly those facing mental health challenges or in need of additional resources, to ensure they receive comprehensive support and advocacy.

The Specialist conducts interviews in various environments, including correctional facilities, and prepares detailed reports to assist legal representation. They also work alongside attorneys to identify options for pre- and post-trial release, treatment alternatives, and conditions related to probation or diversion. Maintaining accurate client records and essential documentation is a critical aspect of this position.

This role is dedicated to providing essential support to both attorneys and clients, ensuring that individuals have access to the necessary resources and advocacy throughout their legal processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Draft mitigation reports and collaborate with legal staff on sentencing matters;
  • Conduct interviews with clients and relevant parties, including in-person meetings in correctional facilities;
  • Travel to various residential placement centers in the region, with occasional out-of-state travel;
  • Assist attorneys in locating and interviewing collateral witnesses as necessary;
  • Gather and review client documentation;
  • Support decision-making processes for juvenile and adult case dispositions;
  • Maintain comprehensive records in the client database;
  • Engage in client meetings that influence public defender operations;
  • Participate in annual statistical evaluations to assess program effectiveness;
  • Assist legal staff in finding housing and treatment resources for clients;
  • Perform additional tasks as directed by the Chief Public Defender.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Essential Functions and Accountabilities
  • Draft mitigation reports and collaborate with legal staff on sentencing matters;
  • Conduct interviews with clients and relevant parties, including in-person meetings in correctional facilities;
  • Travel to various residential placement centers in the region, with occasional out-of-state travel;
  • Assist attorneys in locating and interviewing collateral witnesses as necessary;
  • Gather and review client documentation;
  • Support decision-making processes for juvenile and adult case dispositions;
  • Maintain comprehensive records in the client database;
  • Engage in client meetings that influence public defender operations;
  • Participate in annual statistical evaluations to assess program effectiveness;
  • Assist legal staff in finding housing and treatment resources for clients;
  • Perform additional tasks as directed by the Chief Public Defender.
Education and Credentials
  • Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related social services field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
  • Paralegal certification is preferred but not mandatory.
Experience and Skills
  • Basic proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel is required;
  • Strong verbal, written, and oral communication skills are essential;
  • Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not essential;
  • Reliable transportation is necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and communicate effectively. The employee may occasionally need to use hands to manipulate objects, reach with hands or arms, and bend or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.