Probation Counselor II

Probation Counselor II

Salary

$68,774.37 - $ Annually

Location

SOUTH COUNTY CENTER, 8350 RICHMOND HIGHWAY, ALEXANDRIA (LN29), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-00986

Department

Juv & Domestic Relations Court

Opening Date

07/04/2026

Closing Date

7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S24

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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* Questions

Job Announcement

This position works within the Probation Division and provides case management services and supervision of youth ordered on probation by the court. Monitors compliance with court-ordered conditions and requirements. Completes court-ordered investigations and writes reports. Attends court hearings and makes recommendations for disposition. Administers validated assessment tools, such as the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (YASI), and uses information to develop case service plans with the participation of the youth and family to address areas of risk and needs.

Employs a variety of counseling techniques and evidenced based interventions during probation contacts, including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral interventions to facilitate behavior change. Works under the general supervision of the unit director.

Makes referrals for appropriate treatment or services when necessary, utilizing least restrictive interventions while building upon the youth and family's natural supports. Works collaboratively with other agencies and service providers. Uses graduated sanctions when appropriate to address non-compliant behavior in lieu of formal court action, and incentives when desired behavior is demonstrated. Files probation and/or court order violations and returns cases to court for non-compliance when appropriate.

Supervises and visits youth at home, school, juvenile detention centers, treatment programs, and residential facilities. Follows policies and procedural guidelines set by the agency and the state Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). May require frequent travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. May be required to provide short-term case management and supervision of cases diverted from Juvenile Intake, and other duties as assigned by the Unit Director.

Note:

This job announcement may be used to fill multiple full-time Probation Counselor II positions located at the various Department of JDRDC facilities - South County or North County - depending on the needs of the hiring department.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

Counseling and Treatment Services

Conducts intake interviews and supervises offenders/defendants through office and home visits to verify compliance with court-orders;

Formulates treatment or rehabilitation plans for and presents written or oral recommendations for adjustment of behavior;

Supervises and monitors community service requirements; schedules payments, collects court costs and restitution; monitors urine tests;

Supervises visits or exchanges according to court orders or other relevant agreements;

Provides intensive supervision/monitoring, counseling and treatment of juvenile and adult offenders;

Interviews juvenile or adult offenders, their families and related persons to determine the nature of the adjustment difficulty;

Refers offenders/defendants to other agencies or facilities as needed and maintains liaison with service providers to coordinate evaluations;

Conducts field investigations;

Testifies in court and provides required written reports on adjustment and compliance to courts;

Documents and maintains prescribed records of casework services and periodically compiles related statistics:

Aids clients in obtaining employment;

Arranges for the court appearance of the client and family;

Informs clients of available community resources;

Arranges appointments for medical examinations and psychological testing;

Cooperates with representatives from State and local social service and law enforcement agencies in cases of mutual interest;

Composes and dictates case records, petitions and correspondence;

Intake Officer

Provides intake services, determines probable cause, issues related to jurisdiction, venue and appropriateness of filing petitions and/or issuance of detention or shelter care orders;
Reviews complaints filed by law enforcement and citizens, conducts assessments to determine appropriateness for diversion;

Case manages diversion clients;

Decisions are made in compliance with the Code of Virginia, and Department of Juvenile Justice and/or Court Services Unit policies and procedures;

Residential Services:

Positions located in a residential facility supervise and direct house routines and therapeutic programs;

Ensures that residents maintain behavioral norms;

Coordinates and implements a residential program area such as recreational, educational or employment…