The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal legal system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from the harm they have suffered, repair damage they have endured, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule. There is an expectation that the Mitigation Specialist will meet with clients, attend court appearances in person, and move flexibly between in-person and remote work as policies and needs shift. Schedules are subject to change.
Salary: 70,000/year
• Interview clients and their collateral contacts and work with the client to develop a client-specific service plan
• Advocate at Parole Hearings before Administrative Law Judges and Parole Revocation Specialist
• Provide advocacy for revoking and restoring outcomes or lesser-incarceration
• Prepare and submit written work products to the defense counsel, the Judge, and the assigned PRS
• Support the client during the implementation of the plan
• Effect referrals and monitor clients by liaising with treatment providers and providing reports and updates as required.
• Perform other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Forensic Psychology, or a similar field
• A minimum of one year of progressively responsible professional experience in a criminal justice environment
• Experience conducting investigations and writing court reports such as Pre-Plea and Pre-Sentence Memoranda
• Experience working with clients with mental illness, intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders
• Experience advocating before a Court or similar entity
• Experience managing a caseload of clients with varying needs and case-related deadlines, ensuring timely action and intervention.
Key Competencies:
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, including public speaking skills
• Superior interviewing and listening skills
• Ability to extract reliable and genuine information while conveying empathy and remaining open-minded
• An insatiable curiosity about people, their history, and their current conditions
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze information objectively
• Ability to act with discretion and exercise independent judgment
• Crisis intervention skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of the criminal legal system and social service practice
• Computer literate with strong database management skills and a penchant for keeping accurate records in an electronic filing system.
Benefits of Working at Osborne:
Generous benefits include a four-week vacation, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.
Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received.
** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications
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