Probation Counselor I

The position is located at the Shelter Care Program (10670 Page Ave, Fairfax, VA), and provides oversight in a temporary care, community based residential group home for males and female court clients between the ages of 11-17. The primary goal is to ensure the health and physical well-being of residents by providing constant supervision and structured activities. The staff member will conduct intakes, assess clients' immediate risk and needs levels, lead individual counseling sessions, facilitate on site educational and recreational activities and complete discharge paperwork.

Since this position is exclusively an overnight position, the typical shifts will consist of 11pm-9am hours and will include weekends and occasional holidays. Implements and monitors behavioral management program aimed at helping residents acknowledge behaviors contributing to their court involvement and assisting with building appropriate skills to avoid further court involvement. Manages and dispenses prescription and non-prescription medication according to state regulatory requirements. Conducts room inspections, launders residents' uniforms and linens. Completes data entry in RSIS program.

Responsible for transporting residents to court on an as-needed basis. Required proficiency in Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, Outlook. Requires the ability to operate a 15-passenger van.

Schedule: Since this position is exclusively an overnight position, the typical shifts will consist of 11pm-9am hours and will include weekends and occasional holidays.

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:
Valid driver's license (Required at the time of application)
CPR (Required within 6 months)
First Aid (Required within 6 months)
Medication Management (Required within 6 months)
Handle With Care (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
  • Driving Record Check
  • Pre-employment Medical Evaluation
  • Tuberculosis Test

• Experience working with court-involved adolescents in a residential setting.
• Ability to work with complex behavioral problems and respond to crisis situations.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work a varied schedule consisting of days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  

• 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.