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Individual and Family Therapist (Probation Counselor II)

Salary

$62,932.27 - $104,886.91 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (DJ05), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

24-01450

Department

Juv & Domestic Relations Court

Opening Date

06/08/2024

Closing Date

6/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S23

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

The position is located at Foundations (Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030), community-based residential treatment program for adolescent females’ court ordered into the program through probation or monitored by a community-based case manager. The primary goal is to assist the client and family in addressing the underlining issues that brought them to the attention of the Foundations Program and increase the ability to accept personal responsibility through therapeutic treatment.

In addition, there is the Community-Based Services program through Foundations, this requires work in the community; meeting with clients and families in their home, or a neutral community location (probation office, library, etc.). The Community-Based Services Program offers intensive, in-home counseling for clients on probation who score moderate to very high on the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (YASI), are at risk for out-of-home placement or are transitioning home from an out-of-home placement. Services can be provided for up to six months.

If assigned to the residential program, the counselor is also responsible for conducting assessments to determine the individual and family's needs and formulating treatment plans; conducting individual counseling sessions; leading group and family sessions; coordinating, implementing, and monitoring delivery of individual service plans. The counselor also prepares progress evaluation reports and court summaries. When not providing therapy or doing case management the counselor is responsible for providing supervision interacting with the residents. At times, the counselor will need to operate a 15-passenger van. Community-Based Services Duties: Position is located at Foundations (Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030), however does require work in the community; meeting with clients and families in their home, or a neutral community location (probation office, library, etc.).

If assigned to the Community-Based Program, the counselor will meet with the youth and/or family in the community for up to 10 hours a week. The primary goal is to assist the resident and family in addressing the underlining issues that brought them to the attention of the court and increase the ability to accept personal responsibility through therapeutic treatment. The counselor is also responsible for conducting assessments to determine the individual and family's needs and formulating treatment plans, providing mentoring, conducting individual and family coordinating, implementing, and monitoring delivery of individual service plans. The counselor also prepares progress evaluation reports and court summaries. At times, the counselor will need to operate a 15-passenger van, or county vehicle.

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).

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

Counseling and Treatment Services

Conducts intake interviews and supervises offenders/defendants through office and home visits to verify compliance with court-orders;

Formulates treatment or rehabilitation plans for and presents written or oral recommendations for adjustment of behavior;

Supervises and monitors community service requirements; schedules payments, collects court costs and restitution; monitors urine tests;

Supervises visits or exchanges according to court orders or other relevant agreements;

Provides intensive supervision/monitoring, counseling and treatment of juvenile and adult offenders;

Interviews juvenile or adult offenders, their families and related persons to determine the nature of the adjustment difficulty;

Refers offenders/defendants to other agencies or facilities as needed and maintains liaison with service providers to coordinate evaluations;

Conducts field investigations;

Testifies in court and provides required written reports on adjustment and compliance to courts;

Documents and maintains prescribed records of casework services and periodically compiles related statistics:

Aids clients in obtaining employment;

Arranges for the court appearance of the client and family;

Informs clients of available community resources;

Arranges appointments for medical examinations and psychological testing;

Cooperates with representatives from State and local social service and law enforcement agencies in cases of mutual interest;

Composes and dictates case records, petitions and correspondence;

Intake Officer

Provides intake services, determines probable cause, issues related to jurisdiction, venue and appropriateness of filing petitions and/or issuance of detention or shelter care orders; Reviews complaints filed by law enforcement and citizens, conducts assessments to determine appropriateness for diversion;

Case manages diversion clients;

Decisions are made in compliance with the Code of Virginia, and Department of Juvenile Justice and/or Court Services Unit policies and procedures;

Residential Services:

Positions located in a residential facility supervise and direct house routines and therapeutic programs;

Ensures that residents maintain behavioral norms;

Coordinates and implements a residential program area such as recreational, educational or employment activities;

May drive a passenger van for educational and recreational trips;

Maintains on-going contact/communication with victims and witnesses during investigation and judicial proceedings;

Works with and assists the officers and detectives within a district station assignment with the victim services and referrals;

Provides court accompaniment to crime victim and witnesses for all court proceedings in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations, General District and Circuit Courts;

Responds to call-outs to crime scenes and other locations to provide immediate crisis intervention and support;

Provides training to departmental staff, commonwealth attorneys, judicial staff, and other relevant community organizations;

Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP) Case Management Services

Works with court referred clients who have been charged/convicted of impaired driving offenses and first time drug offenders;

Maintains a caseload of court referred and volunteer clients;

Interviews clients during intake process and assigns appropriate program classification;

Writes intake summary on each client interviewed;

Conducts case management duties to include monitoring of ignition interlock and administration of alcohol breath tests;

Monitors clients progress and make referral as needed;

Writes and prepares reports to the courts, clients and treatment providers;

Testifies in court on non-compliant cases, make appropriate recommendations when requested by the judge;

Victims Services

Provides supportive services to victims and witnesses of crime involved in the criminal justice system including emotional support, financial assistance, counseling, and victim agency referrals;

Maintains on-going contact/communication with victims and witnesses during investigation and judicial proceedings, and provides notifications of investigative activity or case developments as needed;

Provides court accompaniment to crime victim and witnesses for all court proceedings in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations, General District and Circuit Courts;

Reduces delays in bringing cases to court by assisting in determining availability of victims and witnesses;

Responds to call-outs to crime scenes and other locations to provide immediate crisis intervention and support, refers clients to related supportive services and agencies;

Operates a county vehicle to provide the effective delivery of services to victims and witnesses including transporting victims and witnesses to court hearings, commonwealth's attorneys meetings and other court related appointments;

Provides assistance by administering and providing services designed to enhance coordination among agencies operating within the criminal justice system;

Works with and assists the officers and detectives within their district station assignment or the criminal investigations bureau with the proper victim services and referrals;

Encourage citizen awareness and participation through public information and education.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of casework supervision practices and procedures;

Knowledge of the principles of psychology and sociology;

Knowledge of current social and economic conditions;

Ability to use technology to enter and retrieve information;

Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations related to probation work and victim services;

Ability to interview and counsel clients;

Ability to prepare complete case records and reports;

Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

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 (Required at the time of application)

• CPR/First Aid (Required within 30 days)

• Handle With Care (Required within 30 days)

• ServeSafe (Required within 6 months)

• 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 satisfactorily complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:

• Criminal background check

• Child Protective Services Registry check

• Sanction screening

• Driving record check

• Pre-employment medical evaluation

• Tuberculosis test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in counseling, social work or psychology, or other licensed eligible field.

• Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or License Psychologist.

• At least two years professional experience counseling families, and adolescents, preferably in a home-based and/or residential setting.

• Experience doing case management, treatment planning, and using evidenced-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Expressive Arts Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions.

• Knowledge of juvenile justice reform and transformation.

• An understanding of the unique services needed for females involved with juvenile justice.

• Experience creating and running psychoeducation and process groups.

• Ability to work in a diverse team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word.

• Certifications in Handle with Care, CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and ServSafe.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Duties require the ability to physically restrain acting out residents. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. 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 proficiency 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 (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) 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. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Requisition 24-01450