Probation Counselor II

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　　Probation Counselor II

　　Salary

　　$62,932.27 - $104,886.91 Annually

　　Location

　　FAIRFAX (FJ25), VA

　　Job Type

　　FT Hourly W BN

　　Job Number

　　24-00219

　　Department

　　Juv & Domestic Relations Court

　　Opening Date

　　01/20/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Pay Grade

　　S23

　　Posting Type

　　Open to General Public

　　Description

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　　This position entails counseling, care and direct supervision of residents in a community-based residential setting. An employee in this position is an essential employee and is responsible for the group home operation during a 24-hour rotating shift schedule. In addition, this employee provides counseling and case management services to residents and their families in the program.

　　Assists the Unit Director and Assistant Director in the daily operations of the program. While on duty, in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director, assumes responsibility for all problematic situations that may arise. Supervises, oversees and directs house routines, therapeutic program and maintains behavioral norms for residents. Develops treatment plan objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives with program residents.

　　Works with court personnel and other service providers to coordinate case planning services for residents. Formulates, coordinates and implements assigned areas of group home programming, i.e. recreation, volunteers, staff training and community services. Responsible for on-board training of all newly hired staff and helps coordinate all necessary/mandated training for Shelter Care staff in order for the facility to meet licensing requirements.

　　Position is directly supervised by the Unit Director.

　　Note: This position is located at 10670 Page Avenue, Fairfax, VA.

　　Employment Standards

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience) (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:

　　Valid Driver's License is required at the time of application

　　Medication Management (Required within 6 months)

　　ServeSafe (Required within 6 months)

　　CPR/First Aid (Required within 30 days)

　　Handle With Care (Required within 30 days

　　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 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

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

　　One to three years of experience working with court-involved adolescents in a residential setting.

　　Ability to navigate complex behavioral problems and respond to crisis situations.

　　Possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

　　Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

　　Ability to work a varied schedule consisting of days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

　　Duties require the ability to physically restrain acting out residents.

　　Must be able to supervise and participate in educational and recreational activities with adolescents.

　　Visual and auditory acuity.

　　All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

　　SELECTION PROCEDURE:

　　Panel interview and may include a written exercise.

　　The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% 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. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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　　Requisition 24-00219