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MSPD Holistic Advocates
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Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, 65201, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Americorps
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Community Health -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Missouri State Public Defender's Holistic Defense Services Program has teamed up with Ameri Corps Missouri to pioneer a groundbreaking holistic approach to public defense. As a Holistic Advocate, you will play a vital role in growing MSPD's Holistic Defense Services Program, helping to shape the future of Missouri's criminal legal system. Your dedication and passion will drive the transformation of a system that values compassion, fairness, and the inherent worth of every individual.
Holistic Advocates will step into Missouri communities and engage with local service providers to connect clients to essential resources and services - which can help us get clients out of jail and back to their families and communities. Advocates will also collaborate closely with attorneys to help share their clients' meaningful and powerful stories in their cases, connect clients to resources, and provide peer support services, if applicable.
MSPD has 33 trial offices across the state of Missouri. The placement of the Holistic Advocate is possible throughout the state, including St. Joseph, Kansas City, Harrisonville, Nevada, Jackson, Monett, Bolivar, Chillicothe, Kirksville, Hannibal, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles, Troy, Lebanon, Ava, West Plains, Farmington, Portageville, and Poplar Bluff, Missouri. MSPD supplements the living allowance to provide members/volutneers up to $35k for a full year of successful service in a full-time position.
Are you ready to make an impact? Apply to join our dynamic team of Holistic Advocates today! These positions will remain open until filled. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties :
• Connecting clients to a wide range of vital resources, from housing and mental health care to substance use treatment and transportation.
• Helping clients obtain essential documents and services, like IDs and health insurance, to help eliminate barriers and create more stability.
• Uncovering the untold stories of clients through in-depth interviews, delving into their backgrounds to provide a holistic perspective that truly represents their journey.
• Rallying support from their loved ones and community by engaging with family, friends, and support systems, while collecting impactful letters of support that amplify our clients' voices.
• Building relationships with community partners to break down barriers and ensure that clients have access to the support that they need.
• Peer Support Services, if applicable
Program Benefits :
Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Housing , Health , Homelessness , Public Safety , Ex-Offender Reentry , Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Law , Team Work , Social Services , Counseling , Public Health , Communications , Community Organization .
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