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This is a temporary position expected to last ninety (90) days and is ineligible for benefits and retirement contributions.\n\nThis position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after successfully completing the probationary period of twelve (12) months.\nDefinition/Summary of Duties\nConsults with staff attorneys in case preparation;\nPrepare comprehensive social histories through client interviews, collateral contacts and pertinent records review;\nConducts assessment of client treatment needs;\nDevelops appropriate treatment and/or service plans for clients; initiates evaluations, treatment referrals, and other services necessary for the formulation of alternative sentencing/disposition recommendations;\nAdvises clients, attorneys, and Courts of available community resources;\nPresents recommendations for sentencing alternatives to Courts in written memorandum, sworn testimony, and/or other communication;\nMaintains professional collaborations with mental health practitioners, treatment providers, state/county corrections and social service agencies;\nIdentifies appropriate community resources per individualized client needs;\nPromotes the overall mission of the Board of Public Defense to the community at large;\nOther duties and professional development as assigned.\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nKnowledge:\nKnowledge of research and current evidence-based interventions for psychological behavioral and neurological disorders\nKnowledge and understating of Minnesota law governing mitigation\nKnowledge and understanding of Minnesota correctional facilities and probation services\nThorough understanding of the criminal justice system\nSkills:\nStrong oral and written communication skills\nProficient interviewing skills for obtaining information regarding clients\nSkilled in utilizing community resources to identify available and relevant services for clients\nAbilities:\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients\nAbility to synthesize psychological, psychiatric and chemical dependency diagnoses as set forth in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders\nAbility to acknowledge cultural and socio-economic impact on clients\nEducation and Experience\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice or other Human Services related fields is required; AND\nMinimum of two years of experience working in a related field.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's degree in Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice, or other Human Services related fields\n\nThe State of Minnesota offers benefits through the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP). Benefits-eligible employees are entitled to the following insurance and pre-tax benefits:\n\nFull time employee and part time employee benefits:\n\nMedical insurance\n\nSingle coverage as low as $38.50 a month\nFamily coverage $262.66 a month\n\nDental insurance\n\nSingle coverage as low as $13.50 a month\nFamily coverage $55.40 a month\n\nBasic Life insurance\n\n6 week paid Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)\n\nRetirement Savings\n\n11 paid holidays\n\n2 Floating holiday\nVacation and sick time along with leave of absence programs\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nOptional benefits:\n\nAdditional Life insurance for yourself, spouse and children\n\nAccidental death and dismemberment insurance\n\nShort and long-term disability insurance\n\nMetro Pass\n\nDeferred Compensation plan\n\nPre-tax expense accounts: dependent care account, medical and dental, transit expense\n\nEmployer\nState of Minnesota Board of Public Defense\nAddress\n331 2nd Ave. So. 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