Public Defender Case Manager

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This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Public Defender's Office. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current Vacancy

The Public Defender's Office in Visalia. Anticipated life of the list is six months.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an open and comfortable attitude towards working with incarcerated or newly released clients to provide service delivery support to assist them with re-establishing themselves into the community.
• Create professional working relationships with the client to conduct in-person contact, either inside or outside of the jail facilities.
• Be able to facilitate supportive re-entry services discussions with clients by telephone, and / or by professional video visits.
• Collaborate in a professional, diplomatic, and courteous manner with corrections staff to schedule and discuss related factors tied to the process of interviewing the clients.
• Collaborate with the Holistic Defense Advocate(s) and / or Public Defender Mitigation Specialist, as well as medical and psychological services vendors to facilitate the client's set up of psychiatric and / or medical medication prescribed at the time of the discharge of the client from incarceration.

Minimum Qualifications

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Desirable Employment Standards

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Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit : https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and advancement. The Public Defender's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse workforce. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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