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MyFlorida PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- DISPOSITION SPECIALIST II - 21002220 in FT MYERS, Florida
PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- DISPOSITION SPECIALIST II - 21002220
Date: Jun 11, 2024
Location:
FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901
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Requisition No: 830947
Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- DISPOSITION SPECIALIST II - 21002220
Pay Plan: Public Defndrs JAC
Position Number: 21002220
Salary: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 12/07/2024
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Law Offices of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit
Are you looking for a rewarding role within an organization where you can earn competitive compensation and have access to a comprehensive benefits package? The Law Offices of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit, may be the opportunity for you! The agency is seeking qualified applicants for a Disposition Specialist I position in our Fort Myers, FL office.
The starting pay rate for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 annually. The agency strongly encourages applicants to submit a resume and cover letter detailing their interest in the position
To learn more about the Law Offices of the Public Defender, 20th Judicial Circuit, visit:https://www.linkedin.com/company/office-of-the-public-defender-20th-judicial-circuit/.
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DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK
This is a professional office position providing the delivery of defense-focused disposition services to clients of the Public Defender’s Office.
An employee in a position allocated to this class is responsible for supervising or maintaining caseloads of Public Defender clients with physical, mental or developmental disturbances. Duties include performing detailed case management and complex casework, making referral services for specialized treatment available within the community, functioning as liaison with the Courts and local law enforcement, civic and other social agencies, interviewing clients, assisting with institutional release procedures, assisting with the preparation, presentation and disposition of cases and providing assistance, counseling services and crisis intervention as needed.
Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee and is reviewed through case analysis and reports for results obtained.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Assists in the early disposition of cases prior to arraignment
Facilitates negotiation and settlement of cases
Arranges custody releases
Assists in pre-sentence, post-sentence, death phase, and other investigations
Devises appropriate treatment plans to be presented to the Courts as alternatives to incarceration and makes referral to community agencies
Develops plans and arranges for rehabilitative counseling and direct services
Completes required initial social, legal, and medical investigative work
Interviews parents, guardians, and other persons having knowledge of relevant situations
Gathers information about the client’s family, education, social, employment, military, and treatment history
Identifies and outlines background information for use by experts
Analyzes client’s strengths and needs
Assesses treatment options and provides disposition and treatment recommendations
Prepares reports and makes recommendations to the Courts
Ensures that clients receive social services required to support medical treatment
Provides psychological histories, diagnostic impressions and makes referrals for crisis counseling
Secures psychiatric, psychological, and neurological evaluations from consultants
Provides information about community resources and correctional institutions to the Courts and attorneys
Assists in cases providing attorneys with psychosocial evaluations
May train and assist in coordinating the activities of Disposition Specialists
Performs related work as required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff.
Use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Exhibit sound judgment and good listening skills.
Handle matters with integrity and confidentiality.
Plan and prepare reports, correspondence, and charts in a variety of formats.
Use personal computer and general office equipment.
Be extremely organized, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
Maintain an effective filing system.
Manage multiple assignments simultaneously including long- and short-range projects.
Be flexible in work assignments and processes based upon need.
Travel to various locations throughout the circuit for assignments and training
Effectively utilize Microsoft Word and Outlook
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; course work in a social or behavioral science or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Writing skills: 3 years (Preferred)
Office/Administrative Occupations: 3 years (Preferred)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, legal documents and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and transcripts.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Basic computer skills are required including keyboarding, use of PC's, printers, etc. Microsoft Office experience required.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to evaluate problems, isolate key issues, research and develop alternative solutions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be mobile, speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Florida Driver’s License
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level for this position is moderate.
EQUIPMENT UTILIZED
Personal computers, printers, copiers, scanners, telephones, calculators, cell phone, CD/DVD burner
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Employees of the Office of the Public Defender are at-will employees. This document does not create employment contract, implied or otherwise, and may be revised or rescinded at any time, due to operational necessity, at the sole discretion of the Public Defender.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 annually
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Schedule:
Full-time Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Work Location: Fort Myers, Florida
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market:Fort Myers
Nearest Secondary Market:Cape Coral