Juvenile Intake Officer (probation Counselor Ii)

Job Announcement

This position is located in the Central Intake Services unit of the Probation Services Division, and is responsible for providing intake services for cases involving juveniles. Duties include establishing jurisdiction, venue, and probable cause, determining appropriate offenses and whether the case will be handled through diversion or formal court action. Decisions will be made using agency-approved screening and assessment tools, and maintain compliance with the Code of Virginia, Department of Juvenile Justice Standards and CSU Policies and Procedures.

The Intake Officer also:

• Provides diversion services, which may include referral to community resources, facilitating educational interventions, or referring to a diversion hearing;
• Generates legal paperwork for all formal court cases, prepares cases for detention hearings and occasionally requires court appearances to include testifying and submitting recommendations to judges;
• Requires data entry in databases managed by the Department of Juvenile Justice and the CSU.

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.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

Intake Officer
Provides intake services, determines probable cause, issues related to jurisdiction, venue and appropriateness of filing petitions and/or issuance of detention or shelter care orders; Reviews complaints filed by law enforcement and citizens, conducts assessments to determine appropriateness for diversion;
Case manages diversion clients;
Decisions are made in compliance with the Code of Virginia, and Department of Juvenile Justice and/or Court Services Unit policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of casework supervision practices and procedures;
Knowledge of the principles of psychology and sociology;
Knowledge of current social and economic conditions;
Ability to use technology to enter and retrieve information;
Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations related to probation work and victim services;
Ability to interview and counsel clients;
Ability to prepare complete case records and reports;
Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or combination of Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two or more years of experience working in the juvenile criminal justice field.
• Knowledge of the Code of Virginia.
• Working knowledge of The Supreme Court of Virginia's Case Management System (CMS) and Juvenile Justice's Balanced Data Gathering Environment (BADGE).
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong working relationships including professionals from outside the Juvenile Court Service Unit.
• Ability to think quickly, exercise good judgment while working in an independent setting where immediate supervision may not be possible.
• Proficient using word processing and spreadsheet management skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require the ability to communicate clearly, both in person and on the phone, as well as the ability to retrieve data using a computer. 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.
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