The Clark County Public Defender’s office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Social Worker I/II. This position works as part of a defense team creating dispositional plans geared to specific needs of the client and makes appropriate recommendations to the attorney and court. Interviews high-risk clients in custody at the jail, office or in the community. Compiles information through interviewing and records gathering for psychosocial histories used for mitigation/alternative sentencing. Performs complex and sensitive professional level casework for adults and juveniles in the criminal justice system. Provides information/education to attorneys regarding client issues such as mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse issues, etc. Utilizes agency guidelines, state and federal regulations to determine eligibility for programs and services. Assists in competency screenings and provides recommendations to the attorney. Recommends and coordinates expert evaluations/witnesses to the attorney to help in preparing the defense case. Accurately documents case notes and writes reports for the court. Maintains a network of contacts within the community to facilitate and expedite services for Public Defender clients. Appears in court to discuss reports, disposition plans or to support clients and their families through the judicial process. Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and make site visits.
SOCIAL WORKER I: $52,998.40 – $82,097.60 Annually
SOCIAL WORKER II: $57,158.40 – $88,649.60 Annually
The SOCIAL WORKER I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to SOCIAL WORKER II.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.
Some positions may be Bond Funded. Bond Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of bond funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Education and Experience:
Social Worker I – Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a field related to the work. An internship or fieldwork related to the profession is desirable or a field related to the work.
Social Worker II – In addition to the above, two (2) years of full-time professional level casework experience in a social service agency. Possession of an advanced degree in social work may be substituted for one of the years of experience outlined above.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see attached resume” on your application.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License at time of appointment. Must possess a valid license as a Social Worker in the State of Nevada at time of appointment.
Please Note: A copy of your valid Social Worker License is required at the time of application or your application package will be considered incomplete. License copies must be attached to your application via WORD or PDF document.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
Conducts casework interviews with clients, family members, service providers, employers and others to obtain information for formulating program/service eligibility and case status. Identifies social, economic and physical needs of clients; assesses client’s support systems, available community resources and other factors to plan, develop, and implement an appropriate service plan. Utilizes agency guidelines, state, and federal regulations to determine/confirm eligibility for programs and services. Refers clients to appropriate community medical, emotional, economic and social support organizations; advocates for or assists the client in obtaining such services. Provides basic intervention and client and family counseling as required. Prepares complete and accurate case notes; writes correspondence, reports and other written materials; may prepare statistical reports and summaries. Explains agency and program rules, regulations and procedures; assists clients in completing required forms and in gathering necessary documentation. Confers with other departmental professional and supervisors regarding cases and scheduling to coordinate activities; participates in in-service training. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of work; drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings and make site visits.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings or visit client homes; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Clark County offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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