Specialized Probation Counselor - Virginia, United States - City of Roanoke, Virginia

Description

About the Position:

Description

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Specialized Probation Counselor to perform human support work in the care and direct intensive supervision, counseling and providing of therapeutic interventions to court involved adolescents and their families. The successful candidate will perform clinical diagnostic and court ordered assessments; initiate referrals to service providers and community resources to address the needs of clients and their families; develop treatment plans, objectives and methods of handling problems for youth and family; and consult with probation officers concerning needs of youth and family. Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or related field is required; Completion of all post-degree supervision for licensure is required. Two years of post-degree experience providing counseling services to youth and families is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation and a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

Examples of Duties

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducts family, individual and group counseling sessions.

Provides therapeutic interventions for high risk adolescents and their families.

Performs clinical diagnostic and court ordered assessments.

Makes service recommendations to court and probation staff to address needs of clients and their families.

Collaborates with service providers as needed to facilitate successful outcomes for clients and families.

Initiates referrals to service providers and community resources to address the needs of clients and their families.

Develops treatment plans, objectives and methods of handling problems for youth and family.

Prepares progress evaluations and recommendation reports; provides testimony in court as required.

Consults with probation officers concerning needs of youth and family.

Maintains case records, equipment, inventories, and compiles statistical data

Provides in-services for staff assigned to the CSU as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or related field of study is required. Completion of all post-degree supervision for licensure is required. Prefer at least two years of post-degree experience providing counseling services to youth and families.

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as laws, policies, regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) designation is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.