Sentencing Advocate II, prov

Sentencing Advocate II, prov.

Location: Rochester, NY

Agency/Dept. Public Defender's Office

Deadline: Until Filled

Salary: $50,564 - $67,087 annually

This position, located in the Public Defender's Office, is responsible for working with attorneys to promote rehabilitative, restorative, and client-centered outcomes in criminal cases. Responsibilities include developing alternatives to pretrial detention and incarceration, zealously advocating for clients, and ensuring they receive the services and support needed during all phases of a criminal case.

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma; plus:
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or one of the social or behavioral sciences, plus one (1) year paid or volunteer full-time (or part‑time equivalent) experience in sentencing advocacy, law enforcement (including corrections), investigations, supervision of probation/parole, social work or casework, mental health counseling, counseling chemically dependent individuals, or an offender re‑entry, rehabilitative, counseling or workforce development program;
  
  OR,
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or one of the social or behavioral sciences, plus three (3) years paid or volunteer full-time (or part‑time equivalent) experience as described in (A) above; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
• Volunteer experience must be documented by the participating agency and signed by the appointing authority. Employment dates, average number of hours worked per week, and job duties must be included. Documentation must be included with your application.