Social Worker

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Job location
Courthouse Plaza
633 South 9th Street
Lincoln, NE 6858
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Lancaster County Public Defender's Office
Street address: 
633 South 9th Street
City: 
Lincoln
State: 
Nebraska
ZIP: 
68508
Job type: 
Other
Position Description: 

The Lancaster County Public Defender is seeking exceptional Social Worker candidates to serve the public in case management, advocacy and program coordination. This challenging and rewarding work is best done by employees who have:

Outstanding communication and organizational skills.
The willingness to foster and build community relationships and networks to serve clientele in an effective, cost efficient, and innovative ways.

A working understanding of criminal justice and human services systems, especially with experience in supporting people dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues.

Experience in supervising, mentoring, or developing others

This is advanced social service work providing program services to the Public Defender clientele. Work involves responsibility for client case management including assessment, planning, advocacy, and follow-up; coordinating, managing and evaluating services; networking with community agencies and developing outreach contacts on behalf of and in support of clients.

This is a full time position working 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,

Lancaster County recognizes and respects the intrinsic benefit provided by incorporating diversity into our workforce. We are committed to employing a diverse and talented team of individuals who reflect our community and whose differences enhance the services we provide to our citizens. Lancaster County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, it is the policy of the County to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated fairly and equitably during their employment, without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, national origin, ancestry, age, pregnancy, veteran's status, marital status, handicap, disability, or other legally prohibited bases with regard to actions such as employment, promotions, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or forms of compensation, and selection for training.

Requirements: 

Qualifications: Masters degree in social work or related field plus at least 2 years of experience working with people dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues, the legal system or correctional system including some supervisory experience; or equivalent.

Necessary Specialist Requirements:

Licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) in the State of Nebraska [CMSW & LMHP].

Valid driver's license. (Transportation of individuals may be involved with this position, and it is necessary to have an insured vehicle.)

To apply: 

Apply on Lancaster County's online system.
https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/HR/Employment

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$59,554.56
Submission deadline: 
Sunday, February 28, 2021