Probation Counselor II
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 24-00419
Salary: $62,932.27 - $104,886.91
Closing Date: February 23
This is a part-time position in the Central Intake Services Unit, Probation Services Division, under general supervision. Working hours include a combination of weekend, evening, day, and overnight shifts. Provides intake services for the local public on cases initiated involving juveniles. Duties include intake assessments of cases to determine appropriateness or filing petitions based on jurisdiction, venue, and probable cause. Assures proper charges are filed, and makes decisions on the issuing of detention and shelter care orders in accordance with the Code of Virginia, the Court and the Department of Juvenile Justice Standards and policies and procedures.
Based on intake assessment, this position can divert cases from formal court actions when appropriate. Diversion services may include informal counseling, referrals to other agencies or community resources, placing the youth on a diversion plan, or setting a case for a diversion hearing.
This position is responsible for preparing cases for court detention hearings, testifying in court, and submits outcome recommendations to the judges. Updates and maintains the Balanced Approach Data Gathering (BADGE) case management database and may be required to serve as back-up intake officer at field units at various locations throughout Fairfax County.
Schedule: This is a part-time job share position scheduled for 40 hours biweekly, with 16 hours one week and 24 hours another week.
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.)
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;
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: (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.
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 a criminal background check and Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree or combination of bachelor's degree in a related field and two or more years of experience working in the juvenile criminal justice field.
- Knowledge of the Code of Virginia.
- Working knowledge of the Supreme Court of VA Case Management System (CMS) and Department of Juvenile Justice's Balanced Data Gathering Environment (BADGE).
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Strong working relationships including professionals from outside the Juvenile Court Service Unit.
- Ability to think quickly, exercise good judgment while working in an independent setting where immediate supervision may not be possible.
- Proficiency using word processing and spreadsheet management skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
