Probation Counselor I

This position is under general supervision of the Probation Supervisor I in the supervision unit of the Court Services Division in the General District Court. This position is responsible for providing high quality supervision to adult pretrial and post-trial clients (defendants and offenders) referred to the supervised release program (SRP) and adult probation services. The duties are as follows:

• Maintain a caseload of pretrial and probation clients.
• Assist in rehabilitation of clients through supervision, education, counseling, conflict resolution, and referrals to community resources.
• Maintain concise and accurate case records.
• Present cases in court and makes sound recommendations to the judiciary.
• Ensure the clients' compliance with the court orders, and that clients obey all laws and ordinances.

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:
VCIN Certification (Required within 6 months)
Core Training Basic Skills (Required within 6 months)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, social work, sociology, psychology, education, or related field is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of the criminal justice system as a whole.
• One year of direct experience working in a community corrections setting.
• Knowledge of the Code of Virginia and the criminal court process, to include demonstrated work experience testifying in a court setting.
• One year of experience administering mental health, substance abuse, or risk/needs-based screening instruments.
• Proficient with Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Good leadership skills and competency in the PSLP system (Pretrial Services & Local Probation) and Case Management System (CMS).
• Excellent customer service skills, to include communication (verbal, written, and presentation).
• VCIN (Virginia Criminal Information Network) certification.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office computer software, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment.
• Must communicate with others.
• Employee may be required to lift up to 15 pounds.
• 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.

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.