Social Work Outreach Coordinator The Social Work Outreach Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and expansion of ADC's forensic social work, clinical advocate, resource advocate, internship, and professional-development pipelines. The position leads outreach and recruitment activities, coordinates internship and fellowship programming, supports onboarding and orientation, and develops relationships with educational institutions and professional organizations to strengthen the availability of qualified interdisciplinary-defense professionals throughout Colorado. Reporting to the Social Work Program Manager, the Social Work Outreach Coordinator also provides clinical and programmatic support to social work professionals and interdisciplinary defense teams, supervises assigned Forensic Social Work Fellows, and assists with training, professional development, contractor support, and other initiatives that advance ADC's holistic-defense model. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal RightsMaster's degree in social work from an accredited program and current, active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado. A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in forensic social work, criminal defense, indigent defense, or a closely related setting, including experience providing clinical supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience recruiting or developing social work professionals, interns, fellows, or contractors.
Experience coordinating internship, fellowship, or professional-development programs.
Experience providing professional mentoring or comparable professional-development support to social workers, interns, fellows, or other developing professionals.
Experience in forensic social work, public defense, legal services, or interdisciplinary defense.
Experience developing orientation, training, or professional-development resources.
Experience working with universities, professional associations, or geographically dispersed programs.
Supplemental Information:
The Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, national origin, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or political affiliation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and an environment of representation diversity, and encourage individuals of many identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. To request an accommodation, please contact Juanise Cornell at peopleadvocate@coloradoadc.com or (720) 994-2840 as soon as possible. Any person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to participate in the hiring process. The person making the request may be asked to provide additional information regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed, which will be kept confidential. Advance preparation may be required, so timely requests for accommodation are appreciated. Please complete the online application at the link below by 11:59 p.m. on November 23, 2026. The application deadline may be extended if the position remains unfilled. As part of the online application, please provide the following information and materials: Resume – Required Cover letter – Required Answer several application questions - Required Letter(s) of Reference – Highly preferred Please add noreply@fs2.formsite.com as a safe sender. Once you submit your application, you will receive an automatic email from Formsite. If you cannot find this email, please look in your spam/junk folder. The State of Colorado is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family.