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Probation Counselor Ii

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$57,384.29 - $95,640.27 Annually
Closing date
Jan 29, 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)
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Job Details

Job Announcement

Works with a diverse multilingual population of court referred clients who have been charged/convicted of impaired driving offenses. Specific duties include

  • Provides intake for clients, prepares and presents cases in court, counsels clients and conducts investigations.
  • Monitors client progress and make referrals as needed.
  • Writes intake summary on each client interviewed.
  • Conducts case management duties to include monitoring of ignition interlock and administration of alcohol breath tests.
  • Writes and prepare reports to the courts, clients and treatment providers.
  • Testifies in court on noncompliant cases, makes appropriate recommendations when requested by the judge.

NOTE: The actual work site for this position will be at the Burkholder Building on 10700 Page Avenue, Fairfax, VA.

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.)

Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Case Management Services
  • Works with court referred clients who have been charged/convicted of impaired driving offenses and first time drug offenders;
  • Maintains a caseload of court referred and volunteer clients;
  • Interviews clients during intake process and assigns appropriate program classification;
  • Writes intake summary on each client interviewed;
  • Conducts case management duties to include monitoring of ignition interlock and administration of alcohol breath tests;
  • Monitors clients progress and make referral as needed;
  • Writes and prepares reports to the courts, clients and treatment providers;
  • Testifies in court on non-compliant cases, make appropriate recommendations when requested by the judge;


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.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in case management as a Probation Counselor.
  • Knowledge of court operations and procedures.
  • Understanding of laws pertaining to substance abusers and impaired drivers.
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and consistently, both orally and in writing.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check.
  • 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 will still be subject to the 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to use keyboard driven equipment. Ability to lift up to 5 pounds. Ability to communicate clearly with customers. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.

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.

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