Interview Coordinator

Responsible for interviewing and interacting with applicants for the legal services of the Public Defender's Office, either at the York County Prison or in the Office located in the Judicial Center. The Interview Coordinator is responsible for doing the initial intake interviews, for consulting with a senior attorney regarding assignment of attorneys and initial decisions regarding how to proceed with the case, and for filling out all applicable paperwork. Located in south-central Pennsylvania, York County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of York County residents. Each County department meets a unique need in the community and provides an opportunity for both professional growth and personal satisfaction. York County offers a competitive wage and benefit package.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN-OFFICE INTERVIEW COORDINATOR The in-office IC will be responsible for conducting all "walk-in" interviews during the interview hours, as designated by the First Assistant or Chief Deputy. The IC will obtain the file prepared by the front desk staff and perform the following duties and tasks:

Review the conflict sheet and follow-up, if necessary, with further checks for such conflicts. Review the file for possible bench warrants Perform a complete interview of the applicant and take thorough notes on the application After the interview, consult with the Senior on Duty about whether to attend (go) or waive to the Preliminary Hearing, to get approval for a steno, how to address any warrants, and whether or not to apply the applicant for ARD or any Treatment Courts. Call the MDJ office and inform them of the go/waive decision, and verify the date and time for the Preliminary Hearing or Summary Trial. Complete all necessary paperwork, including Waiver of Arraignment, ARD application, Treatment Court application, medical releases, etc. Provide the applicant with the appropriate after-interview Instruction sheet Make copies of all necessary paperwork Put the completed interview file in the designated space. The in-office IC will be the back-up for the IC at the prison, and will conduct intake interviews at the prison at the direction of the Chief Public Defender or First Assistant or Chief Deputy when the IC at the prison is off work for more than 1 day. At designated times, the in-office IC shall be responsible for scheduled interviews with an interpreter and for phone interviews Complete other tasks related to interviews and/or intake paperwork as directed by the supervisors.

PRISON INTERVIEW COORDINATOR The prison IC will be responsible for conducting all prison interviews for applications received. The prison IC will be responsible for the following duties:

Review the conflict sheet and follow-up, if necessary, with further checks for such conflicts. Perform a complete interview of the applicant and take thorough notes, and entering those notes in Justware. After the interview, consult with the Chief Public Defender, or in his absence, the First Assistant about attending (go) or waiving to the Preliminary Hearing and the presence of a steno, how to address any warrants, and whether or not to apply the applicant for ARD or any Treatment Courts, and to have an attorney assigned. Complete and copy all necessary paperwork. Bring all files into the office at least twice per week on days to be established by the First Assistant. The prison IC may be responsible for processing of applications and JW intake on days that the Administrative Clerk is absent. Complete other tasks related to interviews and/or intake paperwork as directed by the supervisors, including tasks such as having clients complete paperwork, convey messages to clients, and making them available for phone calls or video conferences with their assigned attorney.

Both in-office and YCP Interview coordinators will be required to attend staff meetings as directed.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess a four-year college degree in Criminal Justice and/or six or greater years of work experience in the Criminal Justice field Knowledgeable of the Judicial System, including CPCMS, AOPC, the UJS Portal, LaserFische, and be able to quickly learn the JustWare File Management program Computer skills including Microsoft Office Excellent writing and communication skills If you have any questions, please contact the county's Department of Human Resources at ychr@yorkcountypa.gov.