Case Worker - Public Defender's - TIDC - Grant Funded Position - J07090 - 25300

Job description

Base Pay: $20.86 Hourly . SUMMARY: The Nueces County Public Defender’s Office Caseworker will assist attorneys representing indigent individuals with mental health and/or intellectual disability issues. The Caseworker will help identify client needs and eligibility for appropriate community services to address those needs. The Caseworker will also aid in the investigation of defenses and the development of specialized sentencing recommendations and perform related duties as required. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the Department Head. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Manage a reasonable client caseload based on requests for social work and mitigation assistance from attorneys. Interview clients, assess needs for services, and make appropriate referrals for services. Acquire pertinent records relative to client’s psychosocial history and mental health diagnoses and treatment. Identify and conduct interviews with family, friends, employers, and other support system members in the community who can aid in clients’ success. Coordinate meetings between attorney and client as r...