Agency: CSB 
Job#: ELT-CSB-23014
Grade: S-15
Compensation Plan: This position will not hire above the midpoint.
Hourly Salary Range: $20.91-$34.85

Multiple part- time position opportunities within our Peer Mental Health Navigation for trained peer specialists who have accrued at least some hours toward certification. These positions will work at in the community and different Community Services Board locations:

Peer Mental Health Navigation (PMHN):
Under supervision, provides peer support to individuals served through the Peer Mental Health Navigation Program. Services provided may include group peer support, individual peer support, recovery planning, and services navigation for individuals with mental health concerns. These services are available to individuals seeking behavioral health outpatient services and those who are not. These services are provided in the community and at multiple Community Services Board (CSB) locations. Peer Recovery Specialists will share their lived experience to promote recovery and wellness.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education; 
Plus 4 months of experience in providing peer/recovery support services.
 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) with the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) within six months of employment. 
Some positions in this class require Registration upon hire. Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) with the Virginia Certification Board does not meet this requirement.
 
Some positions within this classification require a valid Motor Vehicle Driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment. 

First Aid and CPR certification, within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment, for positions in residential programs.
 
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal background record check;
Child Protective Services check;
TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.

Email cover letters and resumes to: Jessica.Calys@fairfaxcounty.gov
 

Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-23011
Grade: S-15
Salary: Annual Bi-weekly Hourly ranging from $19.83-$33.06. This position will not be hired above the midpoint. 

Multiple part- time position opportunities within our Peer Outreach Response Team (PORT), Striving to Achieve Recovery (STAR), and Peer Mental Health Navigation for trained peer specialists who have accrued at least some hours toward certification. These positions will work at different programs and the following locations:

Peer Overdose Response Team (PORT): One position to work with the Peer Outreach Response Team (PORT) providing peer support for individuals with significant substance use challenges, including those with recent overdoses or other substance use emergencies. The team is based at the Merrifield Center, but services are primarily provided in the community. Hours/days negotiable and will likely involve services outside regular business hours. Some telework possible. 

Striving To Achieve Recovery (STAR): This position works on a peer support team working with Justice-Involved individuals in Fairfax County. This position will work closely in the Striving to Achieve Recovery (STAR) program within the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC). This is a peer-led program supporting individuals who have used opioids and/or other substances to engage in a program of recovery. Taking place in a specialized men’s unit in the ADC, this program engages individuals with groups, activities, and 1:1 peer support.

Peer Mental Health Navigation (PMHN):
Under supervision, provides peer support to individuals served through the Peer Mental Health Navigation Program. Services provided may include group peer support, individual peer support, recovery planning, and services navigation for individuals with mental health concerns. These services are available to individuals seeking behavioral health outpatient services. These services are provided in the community and at multiple Community Services Board (CSB) locations. Peer Recovery Specialists will share their lived experience to promote recovery and wellness.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education; 
Plus 4 months of experience in providing peer/recovery support services.
 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) with the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) within six months of employment. 
Some positions in this class require Registration upon hire. Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) with the Virginia Certification Board does not meet this requirement.
 
Some positions within this classification require a valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment. 

First Aid and CPR certification, within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment, for positions in residential programs.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal background record check;
Child Protective Services check;
TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.

Compensation Plan:

This position will not be hired above the midpoint. Annual Bi-weekly Hourly ranging from $19.83-$33.06.

*Please include your first, second, and third choice for program preference.

Email Cover letters and resumes to: Jessica.calys@fairfaxcounty.gov
 

Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-23009
Hours: Mon-Fri, typically between 8:am – 6:00pm based on program needs
Salary: $54 per hour.
Location: Sharon Bulova Center (formerly Merrifield Center)

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) is hiring a Behavioral Health Nurse Clinician/Case Manager to support the Jail Diversion team. You’ll be a part of a team of diverse professionals helping individuals who have had contact with the criminal justice system transform their lives and achieve recovery. We strive to create a work environment that facilitates professional growth by broadening your skill base with extensive training and development. The Behavioral Health Nurse Clinician/Case manager will provide direct client care in both office-based and community settings. These include measuring vital signs, height, weight and administering IM injections. The successful candidate will have manage a small caseload of clients for case management services.  Since 1969, the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has served individuals of all ages who have mental illness, substance use disorders, serious emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Our vision, aligned with the goals of One Fairfax, is that everyone in our community has the support needed to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Fairfax County is a dynamic and diverse community spanning over 400 square miles. With over 1.2 million residents, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia.  

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree Nursing; plus two years of post-licensure experience as a nurse.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness and substance use disorders in community setting. 
Knowledge of crisis management. 
Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their effects. Experience administering Long-Acting Psychotropic Injections. 
Experience working independently and on interdisciplinary teams. 
QMHP-A license eligible. 
QMHCM required within 30 days of employment.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Incumbent must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license. 

Special Requirements:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record, a Child Protective Services Registry, a TB screen, and a Sanctions Screening to the satisfaction of the employer. 

Note: (G or E language below)
*This position may not exceed 1560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in this position are eligible for limited employee benefits (including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage) and participation in flexible spending programs, but not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.

To apply: Please provide an email address, where the applicants will be sending the resumes. Yusuf.Enum@fairfaxcounty.gov 
 

Agency: Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Job#: ELT-JDR-23000
Hours: see below
Salary: $21.1588/hour (Grade S14)
Location: Shelter Care, 10670 Page Ave, Fairfax, Virginia

Substitute Relief Counselor: Provides oversight in a temporary care, community-based residential group home for males and female court clients between the ages of 11-17. The primary goal is to ensure the health and physical well-being of residents by providing constant supervision and structured activities.

Schedule: This position is for all shifts in a unit that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Shifts include day, evening, overnight, weekends and holidays.  Shifts are filled on an as needed and emergency basis.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to 3 years of college.  

Selection Procedure: Evaluation of relevant education and experience. Personal interview of top-rated applicants.

Special Requirements: Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, a driving record check, a physical examination, and a TB test to the satisfaction of the employer as a condition of hiring, and periodically thereafter must possess a valid driver’s license.

Note: These positions are exempt and are not eligible for benefits such as leave and retirement. Some positions may be exempt benefits-eligible, and incumbents may opt to enroll in benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance and flexible spending accounts.

To Apply: Resume can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to Tim.Clark@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Shelter Care
Attn: Tim Clark
10670 Page Ave
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-246-2900
Fax: 703-275-7651
 

Agency: Community Services Board
Job#: ELT-CSB-23007
Hours: Overnight 10pm – 8am
Salary: $18.9269 per hour - $31.5448 per hour (S14)
Location: Fairfax Detox 4213 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA  20151

Exciting opportunity to work as an overnight counselor with the Fairfax Detox team! This position will be responsible for monitoring clients and maintaining a safe environment throughout the night in a medically managed detox facility.  The position will assist with admissions and discharges for any clients that may walk up throughout the night or decide to leave unscheduled.  This counselor will be working with one additional clinical staff person and nursing staff throughout the shift.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human services field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human services field

Special Requirements: Current drivers license, TB screening within first 15 days of employment, CPR/First Aid within first 30 days of employment, 

To apply: Please email your resume to Patricia Herrity at patricia.herrity@fairfaxcounty.gov

* This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year.  Individuals in these positions are not eligible for county benefits.*
 

Agency: Fairfax County Falls-Church Community Services Board 
Job#: ELT-CSB-23002
Hours: PT  20 hours a week, Hours are flexible
Location: 6901 S. Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA. 22315

Exciting opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team providing treatment services to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Crossroads is a 54-bed residential treatment program with a 20-bed apartment aftercare program. Services include individual, group, family counseling/therapy, peer services, case management, medication management and assistance with linking and reintegration to services and activities in the community. Under the direction of a program supervisor, this position utilizes personal, lived experience and professional training to assist individuals to meet their goals and to develop recovery and coping skills. The incumbent assists individuals by providing wellness and recovery groups/training, educating, and assisting individuals to access community resources, explaining services to individuals and consulting with the treatment team when an individual appears to be in crisis or at risk. Establishes rapport with individuals through personal disclosure and maintains relationships based on respect, mutuality, and appropriate boundaries. Educates individuals and their supports on key recovery concepts and resources. This position requires the incumbent to both work in a group setting and to assist individuals to move successfully back into the community. Assists other staff with monitoring the milieu and provides transportation using program vans to the individuals served.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education; Plus 4 months of experience in providing peer/recovery support services.

Preferred Qualifications: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Experience with Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

Certifications

• Driver's License (Required)
• MANDT (Required within 3 months)
• Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) with the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) within six months of employment.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to independently drive county vehicle, sit, walk, stand, bend & write as needed to complete duties of the job. 
• Must be able to observe client behavior/appearance, converse with individuals & coworkers, and provide assistance with personal hygiene and personal care.

To Apply: Please email Stacy Riley your resume to stacy.riley@fairfaxcounty.gov Subject: Peer Support Specialist 
 

Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-23001
Hours: 15-30 hours per week; work schedule may include early morning, late evening, weekend and holidays.
Salary: $18.88 - $31.46
Location: Wellness Circle Crisis Stabilization Program (formerly Woodburn Place Crisis Care Program)

Exciting opportunity to join state of the art multi-disciplinary team at Wellness Circle Crisis Stabilization Unit, a 16 bed, short-term residential crisis stabilization unit that serves individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders or developmental disorders who are in psychiatric crisis. Services include crisis intervention, individual, group and family counseling, case management, medication management, social and medical detoxification and linking individuals to ongoing mental health, substance use or co-occurring services.
Under supervision and direction of a Wellness Circle Supervisor, this position utilizes lived experience and professional training to assist Wellness Circle clients in stabilizing their psychiatric crisis and developing coping skills as indicated by the individuals’ intake assessment and service plan. Services are provided via individual and group modalities. The position works in a group setting within close proximity of Wellness Circle team members and effectively communicates information with the team. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus 4 months of experience in providing peer/recovery support services.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:                                                                      

• Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) with the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) within six months of employment. Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) with the Virginia Certification Board does not meet this requirement.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) maintained throughout employment.
• MANDT certification (within 6 months of hire)
• CPR/First Aid (within 3 months of hire)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                          Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or nursing. 
One or more years of post-degree experience working with adults who suffer from serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in an intensive treatment group home, hospital emergency department or psychiatric unit, community-based behavioral emergency services, and/or crisis stabilization setting. 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)    

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to transport clients in agency vehicle(s), observe/monitor/document client behavior, perform CPR/First aid, climb stairs, lift up to 20 lbs, participate in recreational activities, review/write clinical notes in records, and use computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

TO APPLY: Please send a complete resume to Simajah.Jackson@fairfaxcounty.gov

* This position may not exceed 900/1560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for County benefits.*
 

Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-23000
Hours: 15-30 hours per week; Hours are on an as-needed basis and can include early mornings, late afternoons, evenings, awake overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Salary: Starting at $19.54/hour
Location: Wellness Circle Crisis Stabilization Program (formerly Woodburn Place Crisis Care Program)

Exciting opportunity to join state of the art multi-disciplinary team at Wellness Circle Crisis Stabilization Unit, a 16 bed, short-term residential crisis stabilization unit that serves individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders or developmental disorders who are in psychiatric crisis. Services include crisis intervention, individual, group and family counseling, case management, medication management, social and medical detoxification and linking individuals to ongoing mental health, substance use or co-occurring services.

This position works as part of an interdisciplinary team. Promotes quality of life for people receiving mental health, substance use and developmental disabilities services. Our treatment philosophy is comprehensive, dynamic, integrated and recovery based. We are currently hiring part-time, non-merit substitute relief counselors to perform a wide range of counseling and therapeutic tasks such as client admissions, group and individual therapy, mental health skill building, mental health and substance use recovery development, community-based outings and activities, and promotion of wellness and physical health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a human service field, or equivalent experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or equivalent in another state) maintained throughout employment.
• MANDT certification (within 6 months of hire)
• CPR/First Aid (within 3 months of hire)
• Certified by the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional – Adult (QMHP-A) within 6 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree plus one or more years of post-degree experience working with adults who suffer from serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders in an intensive treatment group home, hospital emergency department or psychiatric unit, community-based behavioral emergency services, and/or crisis stabilization setting. 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter.

This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies.)   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to transport clients in agency vehicle(s), observe/monitor/document client behavior, perform CPR/First aid, climb stairs, lift up to 20 lbs, participate in recreational activities, review/write clinical notes in records, and use computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

TO APPLY: Please send a complete resume to Orit.Paytan@fairfaxcounty.gov

* This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for county benefits.

Agency: Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Job#: ELT-JDR-21006
Salary: $21.1588/hour (Grade S14)
Hours: see below
Location: Stepping Stones, 10650 Page Ave, in Fairfax, Virginia

Cares for and supervises boys ages 14-18 in a community-based residential facility using trauma informed practices. Relief counselors will be responsible for supervision of residents, providing positive encouragement and consequences, adhering to the program schedule and implementation of program policies and procedures.

Schedule: This position is for all shifts in a unit that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Shifts include day, evening, overnight, weekends and holidays.  Shifts are filled on an as needed and emergency basis.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree; prefer one year of graduate study in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, social work, or education; and one year of professional experience in youth counseling probation work, or education.

Selection Procedure: Evaluation of relevant education and experience. Personal interview of top-rated applicants.

Special Requirements: Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, a driving record check, a physical examination and a TB test to the satisfaction of the employer as a condition of hiring, and periodically thereafter must possess a valid driver’s license.

Note: These positions are exempt and are not eligible for benefits such as leave and retirement. Some positions may be exempt benefits-eligible and incumbents may opt to enroll in benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance and flexible spending accounts.

To Apply: Resume can be mailed, faxed or emailed to Misty.Zdanski@fairfaxcounty.gov
Stepping Stones
Attn: Misty Zdanski
10650 Page Ave
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-591-0171
Fax: 703-591-6403
 

Agency: Fairfax-Falls Church CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-19035
Salary: Starting at $19.54/hour
Hours: 24-hour residential facility, hours are on an as-needed basis and can include early mornings, late afternoons, evenings, awake overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Location: A New Beginning

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), Residential Treatment & Detox Services area, is hiring for Substitute Relief counselor positions to work with our comprehensive, dynamic, integrated, recovery based residential treatment program for adults with substance use disorder and/or co-occurring with mental health disorder. This is a great opportunity for hands on clinical experience and professional development with the CSB. Duties include facilitating admissions, monitoring clients, documentation, transporting clients, phone screening, urine screens, crisis management, community-based outings and activities, and promotion of wellness and physical health and working on a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum Qualifications: 
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a human service field.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Currently hold a CSAC-A or CSAC certification in the State of Virginia

Special Requirements:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record, a Child Protective Services Registry, a TB screen, and a Sanctions Screening to the satisfaction of the employer.

* This position may not exceed 1560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in this position are eligible for limited employee benefits (including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage) and participation in flexible spending programs, but not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.

To apply: Please submit your resume to Nhat Nguyen via email at Nhat.Nguyen@fairfaxcounty.gov or Fax: 703-653-7216 (Attention: Nhat Nguyen)
 

Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-22017
Salary: Annual Bi-weekly Hourly ranging from $19.07 - $31.78.
This position will not hire above the midpoint.
Grade: S-15
Hours per week: 30

This position works with individuals incarcerated at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC) through the STAR (Striving to Achieve Recovery) program, and individuals involved in outpatient substance use treatment at the Merrifield Center. STAR is a peer-led program supporting individuals who have used opioids and/or other substances to engage in a program of recovery. Taking place in a specialized men’s unit in the ADC, this program engages individuals with groups, activities, and 1:1 peer support. There is close collaboration with Sheriff’s Deputies, and other Law Enforcement uniformed and civilian staff.

For peer recovery support provided to individuals involved in outpatient programming, much of the work will involve co-facilitating IOP groups and working 1:1 with individuals in IOP or other outpatient programs. This includes collaboration with clinical staff members. 

Peer Specialists working in these programs should have a solid understanding of the principles of recovery, especially substance use recovery. They should also have a good team work ethic, and practice good boundaries with individuals in various stages of their recovery journey, or considering their recovery journey. 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education; plus 4 months of experience in providing peer/recovery support services.
 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Registered Peer Recovery Specialist (RPRS) with the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) within six months of employment. 
Certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) with the Virginia Certification Board does not meet this requirement.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal background record check;
Child Protective Services check;
TB screening upon hire and annually thereafter

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorder

Email cover letters and resumes attention: CSBOIFA@fairfaxcounty.gov
 

Agency: CSB
Job#: ELT-CSB-22002
Salary: S-25 - $63,213.07 - $105,355.12
Hours: 8AM – 4:30PM (Monday – Friday)  
Location: Merrifield Center

Looking for Case Manager to perform Outreach responsibilities through phone and letters to all newly referred clients to the Residential Admissions Unit (RAU). This Case manager will be responsible for contacting clients weekly and documenting all client contacts in the EHR. This Case manager most be proficient in Motivational Interviewing and Crisis management techniques, Case Manager will collaborate by phone and email with CSB staff and outside referral sources who refer individuals to RAU and who provide concurrent services. Case manager will work closely with RAU team members and communicate client status to other CSB staff. Case manager will facilitate or co-facilitate Waitlist groups. Case Manager will conduct urinalysis/Alco sensor surveillance in preparation for residential admission. Case Manager will visit clients in contract programs.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, nursing, counseling or a related field, plus one year of clinical experience or Bachelor’s degree and a valid Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification plus one year of clinical experience.

• MANDT Certifications within six months of appointment and annually thereafter;
• First Aid and CPR certification, within 90 days of appointment and maintained throughout CSB employment;
• Medication Administration Assistance Certification within 90 days of appointment;
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license with fewer than six demerit points (or the equivalent in another State) at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment with CSB.

Preferred Qualifications: MA in Social Work, Licensed or License eligible

Special Requirements: 
* This position may not exceed 1560 hours per calendar year.  Individuals in these positions are eligible for County benefits. *

To apply: Email augustine.aderiye@fairfaxcounty.gov
 

Agency: Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Job #: ELT-JDR-21002
Salary: $20.95/hour (Grade S14)
Location: Foundations Program, 12720 Lee Highway, in Fairfax, Virginia
Substitute Relief Counselor. 
Schedule: The Substitute Relief Counselor Position is located at Foundations (Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030), a community-based therapeutic residential treatment program for adolescent females’ 14-17 court ordered into the program through probation or monitored by a community-based case manager. The Substitute Relief Counselor provides direct sight and sound supervision to client in the milieu. May need to conduct psychoeducation, process, and support groups. In addition, will coordinate recreational and community activities for the clients while on shift. Ensures facility operation and building safety, maintenance, and security on evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Ensures the health care and physical well-being of clients through appropriate disbursement of medication and administration of first aid. Operates a 15-passenger van and transports residents and families to a variety of community activities.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree; prefer one year of graduate study in social/behavioral sciences, counseling, social work, or education; and one year of professional experience in youth counseling probation work, or education.

Selection Procedure: Evaluation of relevant education and experience. Personal interview of top-rated applicants.

Special Requirements: Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, a driving record check, a physical examination and a TB test to the satisfaction of the employer as a condition of hiring, and periodically thereafter must possess a valid driver’s license.

Note: These positions are exempt and are not eligible for benefits such as leave and retirement. Some positions may be exempt benefits-eligible and incumbents may opt to enroll in benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance and flexible spending accounts.

To Apply: Resume can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to Annette.Twyman@fairfaxcounty.gov
Foundations Program 
Attn: Annette Twyman 
12720 Lee Highway
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-830-2930
Fax: 703-502-9853
 

Agency: CSB
Job #: ELT-CSB-21005 - Emergency Services & Crisis Care
Salary: $19.83-$33.05 per hour
Hours: Varied 24/7 nights and Weekends
Location: Merrifield Crisis Response Center

This is an entry level staff position which includes primary responsibility for providing trauma-informed peer support, recovery support services, & other assistance to adults, adolescents, and children with co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders in crisis in a behavioral health emergency services setting. Responsibilities include answering phones, responding to requests for information or services, transporting clients, assisting staff with meeting the needs of individuals and the operation of the program.  Must be able to communicate and write clearly and document provision of peer services in electronic health record. Attends and participates in staff meetings.

Minimum Qualifications: 
Graduation from high school or a GED issued by a state department of education;
Successful completion of 72-hour Virginia DBHDS Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Curriculum within three months of hire.
Plus 4 months of experience in providing peer/recovery support services.

Peer support services (PSS) is a behavioral health model of care that provides community-based recovery services to individuals diagnosed with a mental illness of substance use disorder. PSS assist individuals in initiating and maintaining the process of recovery and resiliency to improve their health, wellness and self-care skills. PSS are provided by individuals who have lived experience with recovery from Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders and utilize this experience in provision of services. Peer Support Service is an individualized, recovery focused approach that promotes the development of wellness self-management, personal recovery, natural supports, coping skills, and self-advocacy skills and development of independent living skills for housing, employment and full community inclusion.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Peer Support Specialist Certification-Required within 12 months of hire
• Wellness of Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) certification or equivalent-Required within 12 months of hire
• Wellness of Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Facilitator Certification or equivalent-Required within 12 months of hire
• Drivers License-Required upon hire
• MANDT-Required within 3 months

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION:

• Van up to passengers 15%
• Computer 15%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to independently drive county vehicle, sit, walk, stand, bend & write as needed to complete duties of the job.
• Must be able to observe client behavior/appearance, and converse with clients & coworkers.
• Tb test required annually.
• Hepatitis B Vaccination required.

Preferred Qualifications: 
3 years prior experience working as a Peer Recovery Specialist within a crisis setting. 
Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record, a Child Protective Services Registry, a TB screen, and a Sanctions Screening to the satisfaction of the employer. 
Note: This position may not exceed 1560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in this position are eligible for limited employee benefits (including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage) and participation in flexible spending programs, but not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.

To apply: Please e-mail resume and cover letter to anna.davis@fairfaxcounty.gov with the subject reading 2023 PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST-ELT-21005

Agency: CSB
Job #: ELT-CSB-20001
Salary: 34.6309 – 57.7183. Position qualifies for an additional stipend of $499.26 per biweekly pay period
Hours: Variable, Includes afterhours, holidays and weekends
Location: Merrifield Center-Emergency Services

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board is hiring two temporary part-time clinical psychologists to conduct comprehensive evaluations of both minors (16.1-642) and adults (37.2-815) who have been civilly detained pursuant to (16.1-640.1 or 37.2-809); and to complete independent examiner reports (adults) or qualified evaluator reports (minors) for submission to the court prior to civil commitment hearings.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSURES REQUIRED: 
Possession of a current license to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications: PhD/ PsyD; Knowledge and ability to apply psychological principles and methods in the diagnosis prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems, emotional and/or mental conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professional staff members and the public. Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, comprehensive risk assessment and written reports; Provide psychoeducation regarding treatment needs, risk assessment, and other clinical information to client and parties involved in the involuntary detention process. Familiar with court proceeding, appear and testify as requested.

To Apply: Please contact, send resumes to Jennifer.newhard@fairfaxcounty.gov

Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record, a Child Protective Services Registry, a TB screen, and a Sanctions Screening to the satisfaction of the employer.

*This position may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year.  Individuals in these positions are not eligible for county benefits.

Agency: Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board/Assisted Community and Residential Services
Job#: ELT-CSB-16001
Salary: $18.01- $24.02 / hour (Grade S14)
Location:— 7 (4 to 6-bed) Group Homes throughout Fairfax/Annandale/ Springfield
Schedule: 30 hours per week; work schedules vary on an as needed basis and vary by site. Shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, or awake overnights. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays. Approximately 75% of the shifts are scheduled. Approximately 25% shifts are called on for immediate coverage.

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board/ Intellectual Disability Services is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Substitute Relief Counselor to provide direct care services for group homes serving adults with intellectual and or development disabilities throughout the Fairfax/ Annandale/ and Springfield communities.

Minimum Qualifications: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, is able to use computers and learn various programs, have a driver’s license, be able to lift 50 pounds or more, and be comfortable working with individuals in a residential setting and in the community who may have co-occurring disorders and medical issues.

Preferred Qualifications: The equivalent of two years of work experience in the human services field; a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or another human services field is required. Work with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in group home settings.

Special Requirements: Appointees to these positions will be required to complete a criminal background check, a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer, and must possess a valid driver’s license.

Note: 30 hour a week positions are eligible for healthcare benefits.

Selection Procedure: Panel interview.

To Apply: Send resume by email to Anastasia Kalil at anastasia.kalil@fairfaxcounty.gov.