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Permian Basin Community Centers is seeking

Rehab Provider

(Qualified Mental Health Professional)

Great Full-time opportunity

PBCC is seeking to employ a full time Rehab Provider in our Alpine mental health clinic! Rehab Providers are responsible for providing case management, crisis, and rehab services to chronically mentally ill adults and children in the counties of Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio. The position is responsible for ensuring quality of services through planning, accurate documentation, coordination, direct service provision and quality review. Ideal applicants are detailed oriented and have good writing and interpersonal skills. Great work environment, with a competitive salary and a full benefits package. A Bachelor’s degree is required in psychology, social work, or a related field.

All applicants must have a valid Texas Driver’s License, proof of auto liability insurance coverage, and will be subject to a criminal history background check. For additional information and qualifications for all positions, see our electronic application and current job listing available at www.pbmhmr.com. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department at 432-570-3322.

8/17-9/7b

HELP WANTED

PET CARE HANDLER position now open at Grand Companions in Fort Davis. Full time. One-on-one care for pets. Will be trained for teaching pets skills for positive transition into a home. Also includes cleaning duties. Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis. Competitive wage, paid holidays and paid time off.  Submit application and/or resume by email: jobs@grandcompanions.org, fax 866.598.3982, or drop off at our Fort Davis Adoption Center.

8/17b

Far West Texas Regional Public Defender Office

CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER

[Job Opportunity]

The newly created Far West Texas Regional Public Defender Office is seeking a Chief Public Defender, to manage, supervise and participate in the representation of those too poor to hire legal counsel in Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Hudspeth and Presidio Counties facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. The position begins on October 1, 2017, in Alpine, Texas. Applicants must be willing to relocate to reside within the region. Compensation includes salary of $90,000 per annum, plus benefits of employment with Culberson County including health care and retirement.

Under the direction of the Public Defender Oversight Board, the Chief Public Defender is responsible for the over-all and day-to-day operation of the Office. The Chief will manage the Office and oversee two additional staff attorneys in defending indigent defendants facing misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. The Chief performs professional, management, supervisory and legal services, including leading and counseling staff attorneys and support staff, and acting as a lead counsel on the most difficult and challenging cases.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor Degree, supplemented by no less than ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience involving criminal representation and trial services, and which includes some experience in leading, coordinating, and/or supervising professional staff.
• Current active membership in the State Bar of Texas, in good standing.
• Skilled trial attorney, with a minimum of ten criminal felony jury trials taken to verdict as first-chair (at least three of which were first degree felonies), two felony criminal appeals taken to mandate, and one writ to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Supervise, coordinate, advise and oversee the work of staff attorneys in felony and misdemeanor cases.
• Develop and implement legal and departmental policy and procedural guidelines, subject to general policy direction from the Public Defender Oversight Board.
• Allocate personnel and resources, and assign cases to staff attorneys.
• Manage all human resource issues and ensure compliance with all applicable rules, laws and regulations.
• Establish operational goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Authorize, review, and approve Office payroll.
• Prepare and submit full cost accountings, budgets, administrative reports and grant documentation.
• Plan and present mandated continuing legal education (MCLE) training programs in-house.
• Act as liaison with other criminal justice agencies or public organizations.
• Report to Public Defender Oversight Board.

Applicants must send curriculum vitae, cover letter, references, SBOT disciplinary history, and authorization for criminal background check to 394th.jud.dist.court@gmail.com, no later than August 31, 2017. Questions regarding Culberson County employment benefits should be directed to treasculbco@yahoo.com, c/o: Susana Hinojos, Culberson County Treasurer.

Far West Texas Regional Public Defender Office

FELONY PUBLIC DEFENDER

[Job Opportunity]

The newly created Far West Texas Regional Public Defender Office is seeking a Felony Public Defender, to represent those too poor to hire legal counsel in Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Hudspeth and Presidio Counties primarily facing felony criminal charges. The position begins on October 1, 2017, in Alpine, Texas. Applicants must be willing to relocate to reside within the region. Compensation includes salary of $72,500 per annum, plus benefits of employment with Culberson County including health care and retirement.

This position provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony and misdemeanor cases. Primary responsibility to handle the felony case load. Additional responsibilities to assist in misdemeanor caseload, trial preparation and trials, as directed.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor Degree, supplemented by no less than seven (7) years of experience involving criminal representation in state courts.
• Current active membership in the State Bar of Texas, in good standing.
• Skilled trial attorney, with a minimum of three criminal felony jury trials above state jail felony taken to verdict as first-chair, and one felony criminal appeal taken to mandate.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle.
• Must possess the skill and ability to manage a demanding and diverse caseload assigned from the county and district criminal courts.

Applicants must send curriculum vitae, cover letter, references, SBOT disciplinary history, and authorization for criminal background check to 394th.jud.dist.court@gmail.com, no later than August 31, 2017. Questions regarding Culberson County employment benefits should be directed to treasculbco@yahoo.com, c/o: Susana Hinojos, Culberson County Treasurer.

8/17b

Far West Texas Regional Public Defender Office

MISDEMEANOR PUBLIC DEFENDER

[Job Opportunity]

The newly created Far West Texas Regional Public Defender Office is seeking a Misdemeanor Public Defender, to represent those too poor to hire legal counsel in Brewster, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Hudspeth and Presidio Counties primarily facing misdemeanor criminal charges. The position begins on October 1, 2017, in Alpine, Texas. Applicants must be willing to relocate to reside within the region. Compensation includes salary of $60,000 per annum and attorney will be permitted to maintain a small side civil practice, plus benefits of employment with Culberson County including health care and retirement.

This position provides a full range of legal services to indigent defendants in the assigned felony and misdemeanor. Assists in the daily operation of the Public Defender Office. Primary responsibility to handle the misdemeanor case load. Additional responsibilities will be assisting in felony trial preparation and trials and consulting with felony complainants and witnesses.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctor Degree, supplemented by either (1) no less than one year of experience involving criminal representation in state courts, or (2) having been in a criminal defense clinic eight of the last twenty four months and have a criminal law concentration associated with their law school degree.
• Must have completed 10 hours of CLE in criminal law topics.
• Current active membership in the State Bar of Texas, in good standing.
• Competent courtroom attorney, with a minimum of one misdemeanor or felony criminal jury trial taken to verdict as first chair or second chair.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle.
• Must possess the skill and ability to manage a demanding and diverse caseload.

Applicants must send curriculum vitae, cover letter, references, SBOT disciplinary history, and authorization for criminal background check to 394th.jud.dist.court@gmail.com, no later than August 31, 2017. Questions regarding Culberson County employment benefits should be directed to treasculbco@yahoo.com, c/o: Susana Hinojos, Culberson County Treasurer.

8/17b