Probation Counselor I
- Employer
- Fairfax County Government
- Location
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Salary
- $51,873.74 - $86,455.41 Annually
- Closing date
- Aug 20, 2022
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services, State & Local
- Function
- Counselor, Counselor and Therapist
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Responsible for direct care of a majority male resident population, providing security and controlling the Juvenile Detention Center, including monitoring the residents living units, security desk and court holding during designated shift.
Additionally:
- Provides in-depth counseling to detainees on such diverse topics as substance abuse, crisis intervention, mental health, and conflict resolution.
- Conducts group and individual sessions with detainees to help ease their adjustment anxieties.
- Utilizes physical crisis intervention as needed to bodily control disruptive or aggressive residents.
- Supervises residents during unit activities, health, recreation and in the school program.
- Performs security checks, wake-up and bedtime procedures, showering and hygiene functions, and unit housekeeping.
- Writes behavioral observations and disciplinary reports.
- Provides orientation of residents to the program.
- Operates a 15-passenger van and transports residents to a variety of community activities.
Note: This job announcement may be used to fill multiple full-time Probation Counselor I vacancies.
Schedule: This position is required to work rotating shifts throughout the week including days (7am-3pm), nights (3pm-11pm), overnights (11pm -7am), weekends, and holidays.
Hourly Rate: The selected applicant's starting hourly rate will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($24.9393 - $33.2524) of the advertised compensation range. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in social/behavioral sciences, law enforcement, or education.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
- Valid driver's license
- The following certifications must be obtained within a specified timeframe after appointment and annually thereafter:
- Medication Management (Required within 6 months)
- CPR/First Aid (Required within 30 days)
- Handle With Care (Required within 30 days)
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
One or more years of prior experience working in a secure facility for juveniles.
Must be able to work on days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather and/or emergencies.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.
- This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).
- The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:
- Criminal Background Investigation
- Child Protective Services
- Sanction Screenings
- Driving Record Check
- Pre-employment Medical Evaluation
- Tuberculosis Test
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to supervise and participate in educational and recreational activities with adolescents.
Duties require the ability to physically restrain acting out residents.
Visual and auditory acuity and the ability to communicate clearly in English in person, in written form, and on the phone.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
All duties performed with or without accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a written exam.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
Company
Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.
Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans
Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.
Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.
For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.
- Website
- https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/jobs
- Location
-
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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