Probation Counselor II

Job Announcement This position provides 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. Assist 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. This position is under general supervision of the Probation Supervisor I in the Supervision Unit of the Court Services Division in the General District Court. 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:

• VCIN CERTIFICATION-Required within 6 months
• CORE TRAINING BASIC SKILLS-Required within 6 monthS

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.
• Two years of experience working in a Pre-trial or Probation Community Corrections program with defendants who have behavioral health concerns.
• Two years of experience administering mental health, substance abuse, or risk/needs-based screening instruments.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing.
• Knowledge of the Code of Virginia, and the criminal court process.
• At least two years of experience testifying in a court setting.
• At least two years of experience supervising clients for a treatment/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.
• Should possess good leadership skills and possess competency in the PSLP (Pretrial Services and Local Probation 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 is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Education, or related field is preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office computer software, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, visual acuity is required to read data on a 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. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for 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. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

Requisition 26-01536

Benefits

Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits. NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Spending Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
• No benefits