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Probation Counselor I
Eligible List
Juvenile Detention Center,
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Job # 08-9050
$42,252 - $56,336 (Grade S20)

Description:

Work schedule includes weekend, shift and holiday work. Provides in-depth counseling to detainees on such diverse topics as substance abuse, crisis intervention, mental health and conflict resolution. Conducts group and individual sessions with detainees to help ease their adjustment anxieties. Supervises detainees during unit activities, health, recreation and in the school program. Performs security checks, wake-up and bedtime procedures, showering and hygiene functions, and unit housekeeping. Writes behavioral observations and disciplinary reports. Orients detainees to the program. Ability to respond physically to acting out youth.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by graduation from college with major course work in psychology, social work, sociology or a related field, plus four years of experience working with and counseling adolescents.

Preferred Qualifications:

4 year degree; Prior Residential experience

Note: Appointees to this position will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.

To Apply:

You must submit your resume through the Fairfax County website (AIMS) http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/aims/ for placement consideration on the Probation Counselor I Eligibility List.

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on how to apply for a position with Fairfax County.

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Substitute Relief Counselor
Juvenile Detention Center,
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Part-Time
$18.05/hr. (Grade S14)

Description:

Cares for and supervises residents. Responsible for program implementation and behavioral management of residents on an as needed basis. Day ( 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.), evening (3 - 11 p.m.), overnight (11 p.m. - 7 a.m.) weekend and holiday hours will be required. Availability is critical.

Minimum Qualifications:

Third year college students majoring in courses in the behavioral sciences. One year work experience with children or adolescent groups may be substituted for one year of academic credit towards a Bachelor's degree; or, completion of a two-year certificate or Associate's degree in behavioral sciences and two years of full-time work experience with adolescent / delinquent youth.

Special Requirements:

Physical examination and criminal record checks required.

Selection Procedure:

Evaluation of relevant education and experience. Personal interview of top rated applicants.

To Apply:

All resumes/applications must be submitted directly to the:

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
ATTN: KAREN BISSET
10650 Page Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22030

Email: JDRDCJobs@fairfaxcounty.gov
703-246-2939.

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