Under direction, this position will be responsible for providing consistent, high-quality case management and services for indigent clients with a qualifying diagnosis on the mental health caseload and performs related duties as required.
Responsibilities
Manage a reasonable client caseload apart from the Licensed Masters Social Worker based on requests for caseworker assistance from assigned counsel
Conduct routine client interviews and intakes
Identify and conduct interviews with family, friends, employers, and other support system members in the community who can aid in clients’ success
Coordinate necessary appointments to meet with attorney and client routinely and as needed by assigned attorney
Attend and effectively track court hearings and settings of client
Draft client correspondence, reports suitable for use in court proceeding
Based on assessment outcomes and interviews with family and other support systems, helps develop specialized alternative sentencing plans in consultation with the assigned counsel and client, which recommend and advocate for community based sentences and alternative community treatment as indicated
Provide trial support with fact investigation and sentencing mitigation as necessary
Testify in court as required
Acquire records relative to client’s mental health and diagnoses, continually updating and providing to assigned attorney
Effectively coordinate with local social service organizations, criminal justice agencies and community resources
Maintain knowledge of DSM IV/V updates and changes
Attend mental health training sessions and related MAC office CLE
Maintain positive professional relationships with stakeholders, clients, panel attorneys, and community organizations
Provide weekly caseload reports to the Director of Professional Development and Holistic Services
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited two or four-year college or university with major coursework in behavioral sciences, social science, or a related field and at least one (1) year experience in mental health or social science related work
Must possess strong writing, interviewing, and interpersonal verbal communication skills
Ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; ability to develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, county employees, department directors, elected/appointed officials, outside organizations, attorneys, the news media and the public. Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments
Skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously; skill in communicating effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy
Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; be able to demonstrate technological intuitiveness
Must possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as excellent computer literacy
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
Must clear a pre-employment physical
May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Preferred Qualifications
Fluent in Spanish
Experience in casework
Conflict resolution and Mitigation experience
Experience in administration management working directly with the judges or attorneys within a law firm setting, public defender’s office, office of managed assigned counsel office, conflict panel office, or an office of similar make-up
Working Environment and Physical Demands
Working conditions are in an office/telework environment
Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds
Occasionally move about the office/ telework office
Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Positions self to perform essential functions of the job in an office/telework environment
Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement
Maintains County-issued equipment, software, data, and supplies
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.