Public Defender Caseworker: Peer Support & Mitigation

Texas Rio Grande Public Defender is seeking a caseworker to serve as a peer-support advocate for individuals involved in the criminal legal system. You will work with attorneys to collect social histories, connect clients with mental health resources, and assist in navigating court proceedings, probation, and alternatives to incarceration. Ideal candidates bring lived experience with mental health, substance use, or trauma, plus knowledge of the criminal justice process.