Bilingual Adult Probation Counselor (English/Spanish)
Location: Arlington, VA
Job Identification: 857
Salary: $80,724.80 - $125,112.00
Closing Date: July 17, 2025
Arlington County's Juvenile and Domestic Relations (JDR) is seeking a Bilingual Adult Probation Counselor (English/Spanish) to join the Adult Probation Unit of the Court Services Unit. This position will be responsible for providing clients with court-ordered probation and supportive services, completing pre-sentence investigations and reports, developing supervision plans, preparing and maintaining reports and records, and providing verbal and written reports to the Court. The position will also assist in the management of a specialized program providing services to probation clients and their families.
The Adult Probation Unit provides services for adult offenders to encourage family stability and to protect the community through conducting presentence investigations, supervising defendants and coordinating effective and efficient interventions and services. These services are provided to a racially and ethnically diverse population, of whom many speak Spanish and may have limited English-speaking skills.
Responsibilities
Specific duties include:
- Conducting investigations into social and legal history of cases;
- Attending court hearings and testifying in court;
- Monitoring and assisting clients to comply with court orders;
- Counseling clients and family members to support their engagement in needed services;
- Consulting with treatment professionals, such as psychologists, therapists, or service providers;
- Making referrals for appropriate treatment programs and services, and tracking client progress;
- Preparing legal documents, correspondence, pre-sentence reports, memos; and
- Documenting case activities and maintaining probation records.
The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the court system, cultural competence, and knowledge of community-based resources, particularly those supporting substance use recovery and mental health treatment. Experience working with diverse populations, especially Spanish-speaking individuals, is highly valued.
