Psycho Forensic Evaluator I

Full-Time Forensic Social Specialist – Post Disposition Unit

The Office of Defense Service’s Public Defender Unit is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and Bachelors level human service professional for a full-time Forensic Social Specialist (“FSS”) position in the statewide Post Disposition Unit based in the Wilmington office.

The FSS will work as part of an interdisciplinary defense team to assess client needs, gather mitigation materials, coordinate evaluations, and identify appropriate medical and community resources and re-entry plans, to support post-disposition filings, including but not limited to petitions for sentence modification filed under 11 Del. C. §§  4214 and 4217, pardon applications, expungement petitions, motions for registry relief, and other post-disposition filings.  The FSS will provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and mitigation reports, will coordinate with forensic experts as needed, and will initiate treatment and reentry referrals and planning to support clients being represented by the post-disposition unit.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class:

• Conducts interviews with clients, family members, correctional and medical staff, and community treatment providers to gather background information relevant to post-disposition filing.
• Prepares detailed mitigation and bio-psychosocial reports summarizing clients’ medical, mental health, social, and rehabilitative histories to support post-disposition filing.
• Coordinates medical and psychological evaluations and assists attorneys in obtaining and interpreting institutional medical records and treatment summaries.
• Identifies and connects clients with community-based treatment, hospice, housing, and reentry programs to ensure continuity of care following release.
• Collaborates with Department of Correction staff, institutional clinicians, and reentry specialists to develop release and treatment plans consistent with statutory requirements and public safety.
• Provides recommendations for alternative sentencing, supervision, or supportive placement where full release is not immediately appropriate.
• Documents all case activity and maintains client files consistent with confidentiality and agency policy.
• Serves as a liaison between attorneys, DOC personnel, and experts, ensuring timely communication and compliance with deadlines.
• Participates in training, policy development, and data collection to support the growth and evaluation of Delaware’s compassionate release framework.
• Assists in developing and maintaining community partnerships with health care, behavioral health, housing, and palliative care organizations.
• Draft written reports to be used in litigation and/or filings as needed.
• Collaborates with the defense team.
• Attends Post-Disposition Unit meetings as needed.

The candidate must possess:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field
• Strong assessment, writing, speaking, interpersonal skills and clinical skills.
• The ability to recognize and analyze problems and recommend practical solutions.
• Interviewing experience and knowledge of applicable interviewing techniques
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-driven environment
• Skill and ability in managing multiple projects at once.

• This posting may close on or before 11/18/2026 upon filling the vacant position.
• Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume, as you complete the application process for this posting.
• This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System. 

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required.

• Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Securian Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
• 21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, and 12 paid holidays, up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
• Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.