Mitigation Specialist

Overview

Pinal County seeks qualified candidates who value meaningful work, work/life balance, comprehensive benefits, and a strong retirement plan. Our county invests in its employees and strives to create a supportive environment where you can make a difference.

We encourage you to apply to learn why Pinal County is more than just a job.

• Employer that values each employee and prioritizes work-life balance and stress reduction.
• Paid vacation and sick leave
  • 15 vacation days accrued annually starting day one
  • After three years of service, 18 vacation days accrued annually
  • After five years of service, 20 vacation days accrued annually
• Ten paid holidays plus one paid floating holiday
• 13 sick leave days accrued annually starting day one
• Paid sabbaticals every five years with progression:
  • Two-week sabbatical after five years
  • Three-week sabbatical after ten years
  • Four-week sabbatical after fifteen years
  • Four-week sabbaticals every five years after fifteen years
• Comprehensive wellness program with onsite screenings, fitness resources, and wellness events
• Retirement plans with generous employer contributions (guaranteed lifetime benefit)
• Top-tier medical plans (six options) with some plans having zero employee premium cost
• Dental and vision plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Alternative work schedules and telehealth
• Public service loan forgiveness program (Department of Education)
• Employee assistance program with training and development
• Civil service leave and van pool options
• Employer-paid short-term disability and basic life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness insurance

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County:

Application Tips

• Provide attorney support and guidance in mitigation, treatment, rehabilitation, and sentencing/disposition alternatives, including individualized plans for clients.
• Assist attorneys in developing defense strategies for clients.
• Interview clients, families, and interested parties to develop treatment/sentencing plans.
• Establish rapport with clients, family, and witnesses in a culturally competent manner to overcome barriers to disclosure of sensitive information.
• Identify, obtain, and analyze anecdotal and documentary evidence relevant to life history and development.
• Assess clients and witnesses for mental health, and describe mental health symptomatology.
• Conduct assessments of juveniles and adults related to mental health, trauma, substance use, and related patterns.
• Make recommendations regarding treatment and disposition.
• Identify appropriate alternatives to incarceration.
• P resent and/or submit reports to the Court under supervising attorney when requested.
• Locate residential and outpatient treatment resources for clients.
• Network with individuals and community agencies to access social, educational, and employment resources.
• Assist clients with reintegration into the community.
• Promote workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and county information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Social Science or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of professional casework experience within a criminal justice, social service, or court agency.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• Prior adult and/or juvenile indigent defense mitigation experience.

• Ability to work with traumatic subject matter (crime scenes and accidents).
• Ability to handle interruptions, time pressure, and high volumes of work.
• Ability to manage multiple or complicated tasks and changing priorities.
• Strong accuracy, decision making, and concentration.
• Ability to work with a team and with the public.
• Ability to summarize facts and details clearly and concisely.

The work requires mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods; dexterity to reach, grasp, and use a computer keyboard; vision to read; and hearing and speaking to communicate with customers in person and over the phone.

Office environment.

We value professionalism and respect. If these values are not demonstrated, we reserve the right to remove candidacy from consideration. Salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. Visa…