Managing Director of Holistic Defense

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of functions and services of a public defense agency that provides interdisciplinary services using a holistic defense model; laws, regulations, and policies related to public defense, including holistic defense; principles and practices of supervision and training; principles and practices of public administration, program planning, and evaluation; organization and management. Working knowledge of program budgeting and fiscal management; contract monitoring and evaluation; grant procurement and management; the application of data processing to program operations; provision of culturally-responsive services; model practices for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in a public agency. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of staff assigned to the Holistic Defense Division, including social workers and client advocates; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships in dealing with other divisions and units in the agency, the Court, other County departments, public and private organizations, and the general public; make public presentations to groups on the functions and mission of the Office of the Public Defender and Holistic Defense Division and represent the office with a demeanor consistent with the dignity of the office; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence; prepare and monitor the division’s budget; provide training to agency staff on holistic defense and related topics; create policies and procedures for the division; seek grants and partnerships and assist with grant applications and management; and provide holistic defense services, including client-facing services, case planning, and written and oral advocacy on behalf of clients of the Office of the Public Defender.