Client Advocate

id='p1311_'>Client Advocate JobID: 1311

Position Type:

Professional/Client Advocate

Date Posted:

7/30/2026

Location:

Public Defender

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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CLIENT ADVOCATE

DEPARTMENT: Public Defender

HIRING RANGE: $28.58-$31.75/hour based on education and position related

experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday 8:00-5:00, Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 -4:00

LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County Judicial Center

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing case management services and consultation work as part of the legal team, maintaining professional support relationships with clients and serving as an advocate/guide, providing solutions to incarceration, long-term commitment, Children in Need of Services (CHINS), and juvenile delinquency.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, family systems, human development, psychology, or a related field
• Working knowledge of and ability to use various resources, including Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)V, legal codes, social work dictionary, National Association of Social Workers, and mental health and addiction screening tools
• Valid Driver's License
• Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices
• Pre-employment background check

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer