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Pretrial Officer II (Probation Counselor II)

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Pretrial Officer II (Probation Counselor II)

Salary

$64,190.88 - $106,984.59 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (FJ16), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

25-01055

Department

Juv & Domestic Relations Court

Opening Date

05/24/2025

Closing Date

6/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S23

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

The Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC) has jurisdiction over juvenile matters, offenses committed by adults against juveniles (youth under the age of 18), and family matters, except divorce, in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the towns of Herndon, Vienna and Clifton. JDRDC is committed to the One Fairfax initiative, which promotes racial and social equity in services and employment practices.

This position supervises pretrial caseload, enforces and applies court orders, files motions and violations. Supervises cases in the community, to include schools, workplaces, residences, and other areas as needed. Provides direct supervision and uses approved methods to approve and modify behavior. Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: Eligible employees certified as using a second language in their job (35% or more of their worktime) may receive a foreign language stipend in the amount of $1,300 annually where scheduled work time is more than 20 hours per week ($650 annually when scheduled work time is 20 hours or less per week).

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of casework supervision practices and procedures;

Knowledge of the principles of psychology and sociology;

Knowledge of current social and economic conditions;

Ability to use technology to enter and retrieve information;

Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations related to probation work and victim services;

Ability to interview and counsel clients;

Ability to prepare complete case records and reports;

Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience) (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 bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or education plus two years of professional experience in probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, or counseling. A master's degree in the disciplines above may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license (required at the time of application)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:

+ Criminal background investigation

+ Child Protective Services

+ Sanction screenings

+ Driving record check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Experience working with CHINS cases.

+ Experience working with court-involved juveniles in a probation or pre-trial setting.

+ Experience using DJJ's Balance Approach Data Gathering Environment (BADGE).

+ Experience using the Supreme Court of Virginia's Case Management System (CMS).

+ Knowledge of CSA, IDT, or court processes.

+ Experience testifying in court.

+ Experience working with runaway and truancy cases.

+ Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team working on the team-based planning process to provide services to families.

+ Experience utilizing evidence-based practices.

+ Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

+ Fluency in both English and Spanish is preferred to communicate with Spanish-speaking families.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

+ Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings.

+ Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level.

+ Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.

+ Must be able to access clients' homes to perform regular home visits.

+ All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to 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. [email protected]. EEO/AA/TTY.

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Requisition 25-01055