Position Description

The Holistic Services Division of the Harris County Public Defender’s Office ("PDO") seeks to hire a licensed social worker to serve as a re-entry specialist ("specialist"). The PDO represents indigent clients who have been accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses in Harris County, and the Holistic Services Division aims to address collateral consequences and existing legal and non-legal issues in our clients' lives that drive them into the criminal justice system. We provide dignity and personalized attention to our clients in hopes of stabilizing their lives and reducing their chances of returning to the system. The specialist we seek to hire will identify client needs based on clients' stated desires, facilitate housing solutions, assist with access to government benefits, connect clients to medical providers needed for their continued care after incarceration, and work closely with attorneys and other holistic providers to coordinate clients' re-entry plans.

The specialist will produce written reentry plans, coordinate with applicable community resources, and maintain strong ties to community partners in the re-entry space. The specialist will assist with preparation of mitigation reports and investigations in support of clients' criminal cases, as needed. Applicants should have excellent writing, research, and communication skills, and they should have experience with re-entry services.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net . This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Certification:

• Active license to practice social work in the State of Texas.
  
  
  

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Bilingual (Spanish & English)
• One (1) year of experience working in re-entry services.
  
  
  

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
  
  
  

Salary:

• Salary will be determined based on experience level and credentialing, starting at $72,000.
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 pay periods
  
  
  

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.