Probation Counselor II
Location: Fairfax, VA
Job Number: 24-01932
Salary: $64,190.88 - $106,984.59
Closing Date: August 23, 2024
Oversees and directs the daily actions of residents placed in the Post Dispositional Program by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations General District Court (JDRDC). Ensures physical, psychological, and emotional well-being and health care of up to 11 residents with complex and/or multiple adjustment difficulties.
Serves as a case manager for up to two residents assigned to the program. Provides individual and group counseling, addressing behavioral issues as identified on each resident’s treatment plan and the goal of the group as determined by the team of unit counselors, post-dispositional administrators and clinical supervisor. Facilitates daily group counseling sessions, administers first aid and disbursement of medication as prescribed by a physician. Once identified, design and implement a treatment plan to address the behavioral, substance abuse, and educational needs of the resident inside and outside of the program. Conduct weekly contact with parents/guardians and other stakeholders as necessary concerning the status of the resident.
Assists in maintaining a daily log of intake and release statistics, medication required and administered, unusual behavior, shifts in mood, attitude change and developing of on-going patterns of performance, both positive and negative. Submits within required time limits complete, accurate, literate paperwork, i.e., behavior observations, serious incident reports, court evaluations, and progress reports. Assess behavioral patterns displayed by residents. Assists in managing facility operations on assigned shifts addressing building safety, maintenance, and security issues. Completes and documents building safety and security checks at the beginning of each shift according to program, agency and state policy.
