What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salarycommensuratewith experience and education. The starting pay range is $23.89to $2800per hour based on your experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
132 hours of PTO earned within first year
11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time
Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
Free RTD Eco Pass
Competitive medical, dental and visionplanseffective within 1 month of start date
Location & Schedule
In this position you will work on site at the Office of the Municipal Public Defender, at: 710 W Colfax, Denver CO 80204. This position will be 100% onsite from 8:00AM – 4:00PM with flexible work hours as needed.
Who We Are
The Office of the Municipal Public Defender(OMPD) is a comprehensive, holistic public defender office that is client-centered, independent, and innovative in the representation of defendants who face jail time for municipal ordinance violations and traffic offenses, and municipal youth offenses. Many of our clients live with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and traumatic brain injuries and over half are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
OMPD’s Client Support Team (CST) consists of four Peer Support Specialists, a Behavioral Health Navigator, and a Bilingual Outreach Case Coordinator whoworkalongside attorneys in court daily, create re-entry plans with clients in jail, and connect clients with resources like shelter/housing, benefit enrollment, behavioral health treatment, and more. The CST division serves as part of the defense team and are bound by the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct including rulesregardingattorney-client privilege and client confidentiality.
What You'll Do
OMPD is seeking aBilingualOutreach Case Coordinator I to provide case management services and resource navigation to the individuals OMPD represents in both Spanish and English
Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Provideongoing case management to clientstoassistindividuals in connecting toculturally and linguistically relevantbehavioral health services,shelter,reentry services,benefit enrollment, otherdesiredresourcesandservicesin both Spanish and English
Assess clients’current resource/service connections, strengths, and current needs todeterminebothappropriate servicesand/or programs and eligibility for services
Develop solutions with clients to resolve immediate or recurring problems and barriers to receiving and/orparticipatingin services orprograms
Work in close partnership with attorneys, administrative staff, and other Client Support Team staff as part of a holistic defense team
Supportthe defense team by being present regularly at court, specialty dockets,and at OMPD’s officefor on-demand,in-personclient support
Delivers outreach and case management services in Spanish and English, interprets as needed for OMPD staff, and translates outreach/resource materials into Spanish
Visit clients in Denver jails,partners with clients to create reentryplans, and connect clients to servicesand treatment to support their transition into the community
Monitor and track client participation, follows up on any problems or issues that arise, and coordinates immediate support services such as transportationassistance, clothing and hygiene needs, food,and other services
Complete all required documentation. Gathers andmaintainsdata for defense team communication and reporting requirements – including documenting client progress, client interactions, and updating case records
Build professionalrelationshipsand networks with community resources, serviceprovidersto increaseaccess totimely, relevantservice/resource connections for OMPD clients
Other duties asneededand assigned
In order to be successful in this role we are looking for someone who is fluent in Spanish and English. Please note that if you are selected to move forward your interview will be conducted in Spanish and English. If hired you may also receive a Bilingual Stipend. In order to receive your stipend you must successfully pass a Spanish verbal test.
About You
Research shows women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to apply.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Knowledge and experience with the Denver Criminal Justice system, court processes, public defense – including the role of the defense council
One to three years of experiencedelivering case management services in both English and Spanish in a legal, human services, or related setting
Knowledge of Denver metro resources,social services, andbehavioral health treatment and supports. Experiencenavigating complex systems and services
Experience with, and ability to work and communicate effectivelyboth written and verbally,within a multidisciplinary team
Passion for and experience working with people experiencing marginalization, including people who use substances, people living with mental health challenges, and peopleexperiencing homelessness
High levelof organizational skills and ability to autonomouslydeterminenecessary tasks and complete work
Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusionand languageaccess
Skill in engagement techniques sufficient to be able to obtain and verify informationwith clients
Proficient in Microsoft Office applicationsanddata entry experience
Required Minimum Qualifications
We realize your time is valuable,so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education:Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED,HiSETor TASC Certificate.
Experience: One (1) year of experience supporting human services, social services, and/or public health programs.
Additionalappropriate educationmay be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.
Required Documents
To be considered for this position, please include the following on your job application (upload the multiple attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
Cover Letter (Required)
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 29, 2026 date at 11:59PM.
Job Profile
CS2668 Outreach Case Coordinator I
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$23.89 - $35.84
Target Pay
$23.89 - $28.00/hourly, based on education and experience
Agency
Office of Municipal Public Defender
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
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