Pretrial Officer I (Probation Counselor I)

This position is responsible for providing case management services to juveniles and families involved in the court system. Monitors and supervises assigned juveniles by visiting them at their home, schools, or place of employment to ensure compliance of court orders specific to each individual case. Orients juveniles and families to rules of conduct / supervision plans, such as frequency and place of visits, expected actions in emergencies and sanctions for rule violations.

May install electronic monitoring equipment when necessary. Provides face to face monitoring and supervision to assigned juveniles. Gathers information from families, school officials, therapists, and other collateral contacts to verify compliance. Files violations of court orders to request a formal court action or imposes informal sanctions when appropriate. Presents case information in the court hearing process. Makes recommendations to the judge that are consistent with relevant statutory criteria as to the release or incarceration of the defendant. Utilize behavioral interventions such as EPICS, according to agency practice.

Schedule: The work schedule may include weekdays and weekends. May perform on-call duties on a 24-hour basis as required to respond to non-compliance/rules infractions, and remotely supervise juveniles with electronic monitoring devices.

(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

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

Facilitates placement, supervises and monitors community service requirements, schedules payments, collects court costs and restitution, monitors urine tests;

Supervises child visitations and exchanges involving estranged parents according to court orders or other relevant agreements;

Conducts intake interviews and supervises offenders/defendants through office and home visits to verify compliance with court orders;
Interviews juvenile or adult offenders, their families and related persons to determine the nature of the adjustment difficulty (e.g., whether it is environmental, school, and/or social);

Conducts field investigations;

Refers offenders/defendants to other agencies or facilities as needed and maintains liaison with service providers to coordinate evaluations;
Testifies in court and provides required written reports on adjustment and compliance to courts;
Assesses short term goals, counsels offenders and provides opportunities for positive change;

Provides crisis intervention services;

Documents and composes case records, petitions and correspondence and periodically compiles related statistics;

Aids clients in obtaining employment;

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

Residential Services

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

Ensures that residents maintain behavioral norms;

Maintains communication with a resident's probation counselor, school representative, employer, family, and significant others;

Coordinates and implements a residential program area (e.g., recreational, educational, or employment activities);

Coordinates and transports detainees between the courts, the residential detention facility or other various facilities;

Alcohol Safety Action Program Services

Provides course instruction using Commission on Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (VASAP) education curriculum Conduct intake assessments on new clients and make appropriate referrals.

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

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;

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.

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)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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

• A bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or education is preferred.
• Two years of professional experience in probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, or counseling is preferred.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system and experience working with at-risk youth in a court setting.
• Experience working in case management and client supervision.
• Experience with using a probation case management system, such as Pretrial and Community Corrections case management system (PTCC), Pretrial Services and Local Probation (PSLP) or BADGE.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to think quickly and exercise good judgement while working in independent settings.

• Ability to access clients at their homes, schools, places of employment, and in the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English in person, written, and on the phone.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Sufficient physical ability to install electronic monitoring units on the person of clients.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

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 (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview).

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.

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