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Probation Counselor Ii

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$59,685.39 - $99,475.38 Annually
Closing date
Mar 25, 2023

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Industry
Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function
Counselor, Counselor and Therapist
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Job Announcement

This position is under general supervision of the Probation Supervisor II in the Supervision Unit of the Court Services Division in the General District Court. This position is responsible for providing high quality supervision to adult pretrial and post-trial clients (defendants and offenders) referred to the Supervised Release Program (SRP) and Adult Probation Services.

The duties are as follows:
  • Maintains a pretrial and probation caseloads of specialized and high risk clients, i.e., mental health issues, sex offenders, violent offenders. These complex cases require specialized counseling skills and treatment approaches (e.g. dual diagnosis & substance abuse treatment) by coordinating with all needed service providers in different disciplines.
  • Assiss in rehabilitation of clients through supervision, education, counseling, conflict resolution, and referrals to community resources.
  • Maintains concise and accurate case records. Presents cases in court and makes sound recommendations to the judiciary.
  • Ensures the clients' compliance with the court orders, and clients obey all laws and ordinances.
  • Conducts interviews and investigations to complete the intake process.
  • Maintains a pretrial and probation caseload of specialized and high-risk clients, i.e., mental health issues, sex offenders, violent offenders.
  • Determines the level of supervision and monitors clients' compliance through regular scheduled meetings and counseling.
  • Assesses clients' needs and provides referrals to appropriate community resources and treatment services.
  • Assists the clients in obtaining services when necessary; coordinates and collaborates with other service providers to make joint decisions about effective service strategies, schedules and sequences the delivery of multiple services effectively and efficiently to meet the clients needs.


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 bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or education plus two years of professional experience in probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, or counseling. A master's degree in the disciplines above may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
The following are required within six months of appointment and recertification every two years:
  • VCIN Certification
  • Core Training Basic Skills

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.
  • The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Position requires good working knowledge of the criminal justice system as a whole.
  • Two or more years of direct experience working in a community corrections setting, especially in a Pre-trial or Probation Community Corrections program with defendants who have behavioral health concerns.
  • At least two years of professional experience in probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, or counseling, including testifying in a court setting is preferred.
  • At least one year of professional experience administering mental health, substance abuse, or risk/needs-based screening instruments.
  • At least one to two years of experience supervising clients for a treatment or special court (such as a Veteran's Treatment Docket, Mental Health Treatment Docket, or Drug Court) either during Pre-trial or Post-trial stage of community supervision.
  • Proficiency with Motivational Interviewing.
  • Knowledge of the Code of Virginia, and the criminal court process.
  • Should possess good leadership skills and possess competency in the PTCC (Pretrial and Community Corrections System) and the Virginia Supreme Court Case Management System (CMS).
  • Should possess skills in customer service, communication (verbal, written, and presentation).
  • VCIN (Virginia Criminal Information Network) certification preferred.
  • Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or related field.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office computer software, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Proficiency using Pre-trial specific online case management systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment. Must communicate with others. Employee may require to lift up to 15 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. 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.

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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
 Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
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