Social Worker - Kootenai County Posting Begin Date: 2025/08/22 Category: Social Services Sub Category: Community and Social Services Work Type: Full Time Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 30.28 Maximum Salary: 43.75 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Opportunity Social Worker - Kootenai County Full-time (40 hours) - $63,000 - $91,000 annually D.O.E. POSITION SUMMARY The primary purpose of this position is to provide defense social work and mitigation expertise to assigned defense counsel. The social worker is part of the defense team and helps meet the Office of the State Public Defender’s core goal – providing zealous holistic representation. This is a non-classified position that reports to the Managing Attorney or their designee. Example of Duties: · Consulting with and advising attorneys concerning client needs and issues and strategizing how best to address client needs and issues to improve case outcomes; · Obtaining necessary releases in order to procure medical records, mental health and substance abuse records and school records; · Obtaining and analyzing records; · Researching and recommending resources including treatment, community-based support services, and alternatives to incarceration; · Gathering mitigation evidence; · Working closely with clients to make appropriate referrals to address clients’ social service needs such as drug treatment, housing, and other benefits and also assist clients in navigating social service agencies; · Collaborating with probation/parole, court personnel, social service agencies and other service providers to establish treatment and services for clients; · Administering evidence based psychosocial evaluations; · Preparing written memorandums to assist attorneys in mitigating dispositions or sentences; · Reviewing, organizing and presenting information contained within medical, mental health, substance abuse and school records for their reference, and use; · Appearing in court as needed; · Entering and reviewing data in the Case Management System (CMS) according to CMS guidelines; · Tracking own time in the CMS; · Maintaining confidentiality of client information and adhering to ethical standards; · Attend case planning and strategy meetings; · Working with clients from diverse cultural, racial, and socio-ethnic backgrounds; · Working both in an outside the office; · Travel throughout the judicial district; · Occasional travel outside the judicial district; and · Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS + Bachelor’s degree in social work and current licensure as a social worker in Idaho. + One (1) year of experience in social work is preferred. + One (1) year of Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Holistic Defense experience in a legal setting is preferred. + Valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle. Physical Requirements: This position requires that the employee: + Sits 40% to 95% of a workday. + Lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls items up to 25 pounds. + Uses repetitive motions such as hand-wrist / fingering movements and grasping or reaching 25% to 90% of a workday. + Has normal (or corrected to within normal range) dexterity, tactile feeling, speaking, hearing, and seeing. + Talking and listening 30% to 75% of the workday. + Reading comprehension 40% to 90% of the workday. + Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Behavior Standards: + Maintain consistent and reliable performance. + Complete tasks with attention to detail. + Work in a fast-paced, high stress work environment with multiple conflicting demands. + Communicate respectfully and collaboratively with co-workers and clients. + Protect confidential client information. LOCATION Coeur d'Alene, Idaho BENEFITS Best Retirement Available in The Nation The State of Idaho has one of the Nation’s best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. This position is PERSI Retirement eligible, and the duties correspond to General Member - which means a mandatory employee contribution of 7.18%, while the employer contributes at a higher rate of 11.96%. Other Excellent Benefits + Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance – employee coverage for PPO $70.74/month for medical and vision and $12.08/month for dental (full-time). + Generous vacation and sick leave accrual will begin as soon as you start. + Paid parental leave. + 11 paid holidays per year. + Multiple retirement savings plans, including optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plan. + Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance. + Employee Assistance Program. + Flexible Spending Accounts. + Wellness Programs. HOW TO APPLY Qualified applicants who would like to apply for this position must submit the following: 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) two references. Application materials should be submitted through the Careers with the State of Idaho website, https://statecareers.idaho.gov/, and not directly to the agency. For assistance on your application, please contact Mariette Barcinas at[email protected] EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. *Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.