Probation Counselor - Fairfax, United States - Fairfax County Government

Fairfax County Government

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Fairfax, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Salary
- $54, $91,158.50 Annually
Location

FAIRFAX (FJ25), VA
Job Type
FT Hourly W BN
Job Number

Department

Juv & Domestic Relations Court
Opening Date
05/04/2024
Closing Date
5/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade
S20
Posting Type
Open to General Public
Job Announcement:

Responsible for direct care of a majority male resident population, providing security and control in the Juvenile Detention Center. Including monitoring the residents living units, security desk and court holding during designated shift. Provides in-depth counseling to detainees on such diverse topics as substance abuse, crisis intervention, mental health and conflict resolution. Conducts group and individual sessions with detainees to help ease their adjustment anxieties. Utilizes physical crisis intervention as needed to bodily control disruptive or aggressive residents. Supervises residents during unit activities, health, recreation and in the school program. Performs security checks, wake-up and bedtime procedures, showering and hygiene functions, and unit housekeeping. Writes behavioral observations and disciplinary reports. Provides orientation of residents to the program.

Schedule:

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).

Three week rotating shift, including days (7am-3pm), nights (3pm-11pm). May be assigned to overnights (11pm -7am), after one year of employment.

Note:
This advertisement may be used to fill multiple full-time Probation Counselor I vacancies.

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 degree in social/behavioral sciences, law enforcement, or education.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

The following certifications must be obtained within a specified time frame after appointment and recertification annually thereafter:
CPR (Required within 30 days)
First Aid (Required within 30 days)
Handle With Care (Required within 30 days)
Medication Management (Required within 6 months)

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 Registry Check
Sanction Screenings
Driving Record Check
Preemployment Medical Evaluation
Tuberculosis Test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
One or more years of prior experience working in a secure facility for juveniles.
Must be able to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather and/or emergencies.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to supervise and participate in educational and recreational activities with adolescents.
Duties require the ability to physically restrain acting out residents.
Visual and auditory acuity and the ability to communicate clearly in English in person, in written form, and on the phone.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include a written exercise.

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.
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