NOTE: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. A bilingual stipend may be available to eligible candidates once hired
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and education. The starting pay range is $23.89 to $28.00 per hour based on your experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
A bilingual stipend may be available to eligible candidates once hired
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.
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 who work alongside 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 rules regarding attorney-client privilege and client confidentiality.
OMPD is seeking a Bilingual Outreach 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:
Provide ongoing case management to clients to assist individuals in connecting to culturally and linguistically relevant behavioral health services, shelter, reentry services, benefit enrollment, other desired resources and services in both Spanish and English
Support the defense team by being present regularly at court, specialty dockets, and at OMPD’s office for on-demand, in-person client support
Monitor and track client participation, follows up on any problems or issues that arise, and coordinates immediate support services such as transportation assistance, clothing and hygiene needs, food, and other services
Complete all required documentation. Gathers and maintains data for defense team communication and reporting requirements – including documenting client progress, client interactions, and updating case records
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.
What You'll Bring
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:
One to three years of experience delivering case management services in both English and Spanish in a social services, homelessness, legal, behavioral health, or related setting
Experience maintaining an ongoing caseload of clients, including assessing needs, creating case or treatment plans, and monitoring and documenting progress
Passion for and experience working with people experiencing marginalization, including people who use substances, people living with mental health conditions, and people experiencing homelessness
Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion and language access
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:
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):
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, September 6, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than September 6, 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
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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