Mitigation Specialist at the Champaign County Public Defender's Office SUMMARY The Champaign County Public Defender’s Office is seeking a Mitigation Specialist. Job responsibilities include conducting biopsychosocial interviews with clients and their families, identifying issues related to intellectual disability, mental health, substance abuse, and trauma, referring clients to experts, obtaining medical and treatment records, creating treatment plans for substance abuse and mental health clients, and assisting in securing treatment placements for clients in need of services. QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with a major in social work or a related field.
• (Preferred) A Master’s Degree in Social Work and/or one to three years of previous experience in criminal justice and victim rights.

COMPENSTATION

• The Office provides on-site and ongoing training and encourages a work-life balance.
• The salary range is $19.80-29.69 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• The County offers a competitive benefits package, which is outlined at https:/www.co.champaign.il.us/jobs, including membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457 deferred compensation plans, and a comprehensive health insurance plan.

HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Elisabeth Pollock, Champaign County Public Defender, 101 E. Main, Urbana, IL 61801, or via email to pd@co.champaign.il.us. Champaign County is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/AA