Relief Counselor

Job Title

Relief Counselor I

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Relief Counselor I to monitor a caseload of juvenile offenders who have been court ordered to comply with the Outreach Detention Program. The incumbent exercises independent judgment and initiative in the day-to-day monitoring of the assigned caseload, demonstrating a thorough familiarity with agency functions and basic knowledge of community resources. Maintains documentation of all contacts with clients and all other professionals involved.

Receives general supervision and guidance from the Outreach Detention Coordinator. Weekend and holiday work is required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months to one year related experience and/or training in human development; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of all requirements as prescribed by State regulations (i.e. CPR, first aid, restraint and substance abuse certification).

Possession of a valid VA state drivers license. Must clear all criminal background investigations (State Police, CPS, FBI fingerprint).

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months to one year related experience and/or training in human development; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of all requirements as prescribed by State regulations (i.e. CPR, first aid, restraint and substance abuse certification). Possession of a valid VA state drivers license. Must clear all criminal background investigations (State Police, CPS, FBI fingerprint).

Paid leave is time off from work available for use by an employee upon approval by supervisor. The first 24 consecutive leave hours for any illness must be charged to paid leave with additional time charged to extended illness leave. Paid leave for employees of the city shall accrue as follows:
Years of Service Hours Per Month Fire 24-hr shift Employees 0 -  5 -  - - + 20 32 Extended Illness Leave: shall accrue at the rate of six (6) hours per month. Fire suppression employees shall accrue extended illness leave at nine (9) hours per month. Funeral Leave: for family, up to three consecutive days. Military Leave:
Twenty-one work days per Federal fiscal year. Holidays:
The City provides 96 hours of annual paid holiday time. Mental Health & Well-Being Leave:
Employees receive 24 hours (Fire Suppression receives 34 hours) of Mental Health & Well-Being Leave upon hire. Certification of mental health diagnosis is not required and leave will not be paid out upon separation. Shared Leave Bank (effective 1/1/2023):
Voluntary membership for full-time Employees who will be out for an extended period of time and has exhausted all other forms of leave. Members are required to provide 8 hours of their Extended Illness per fiscal year and at least 8 hours per assessment. Assessments will be limited to 4 times per fiscal year (max of 40 hours per fiscal year).

Health Insurance:
Four coverage types are available:
Employee only, Employee + 1 Child, Employee + Spouse and Family. Coverage is available through payroll deduction. Additionally, the city offers the following three Aetna Health Plan Options : PPO 750 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; lower deductible and out-of-pocket maximums than other medical plans; and has higher employee premiums. This is comparable to the current insurance program.

PPO/HRA 1500 – Provides 100% coverage for preventive care; has higher deductible…