Behavior Management Counselor (Probation Counselor II)

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Ej01), VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Stepping Stones, formerly Boys Probation House (BPH), a community-based residential group home for adolescent males ages 14 - 18 on probation that are post-dispositionally court-ordered into the program or adolescent males monitored by a community-based case manager. This is a job share position with day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, 20 hours per week. Services take place primarily in the group home, followed by three months of support services provided in the assigned resident's home/community following the residential phase. While working as part of a resident's treatment team, provides case management, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based counseling services; with the primary goal of assisting the resident in addressing the underlying issues that brought them to the attention of the court, increase their ability to accept personal responsibility through therapeutic treatment, and transitioning successfully to home, school, and community. Also collaborates with the clinical team to develop weekly strategies, providing treatment interventions, and monitoring progress of goals on the resident s service plan; conducting individual counseling sessions; and leading group sessions. Provides weekly progress updates and may submit court summaries. When not providing counseling or case management, provides direct supervision and counseling to all residents. Ensures facility operation and building safety, maintenance, and security on all assigned shifts. Ensures the health care and physical well-being of residents through appropriate disbursement of medication and administration of first aid. May be required to testify at court hearings as a program representative reporting on client's behavior and progress in their treatment. Operates a 15-passenger van and transports residents to a variety of community activities. Supervises and directs the daily routine of residents. Supervises the daily treatment and recreational programs that include counseling sessions, treatment and recreational programs that encompass sports, and life skills training. Ensures the physical well-being, health care and safety of residents. This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, etc.). Schedule: This is a part-time job share position, working 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or education.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license (Required at the time of application)
• 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.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment.
• Duties require the ability to physically restrain acting-out residents.
• Must be able to supervise and participate in educational and recreational activities with adolescents (this may include participating in sports activities, standing for periods of time, sitting and observing).
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or criminal justice is preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in a residential setting.
• Experience in case management, service plans, and risk assessments.
• Proficient in evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT.
• Licensed or licensed eligible (LCSW, LPC, etc.)
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Bilingual in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based counseling services.
• Assists residents in addressing underlying issues, increasing personal responsibility, and transitioning successfully.
• Collaborates with the clinical team to develop weekly strategies, provide treatment interventions, and monitor progress on service plans.
• Conducts individual counseling sessions and leads group sessions.
• Provides weekly progress updates and may submit court summaries.
• Provides direct supervision and counseling to all residents when not providing counseling or case management.
• Ensures facility operation, building safety, maintenance, and security on assigned shifts.
• Ensures the health care and physical well-being of residents through medication disbursement and first aid administration.
• May be required to testify at court hearings as a program representative.
• Operates a 15-passenger van and transports residents to community activities.
• Supervises and directs the daily routine of residents.
• Supervises daily treatment and recreational programs, including counseling, sports, and life skills training.
• Ensures the physical well-being, health care, and safety of residents.
• Formulates treatment or rehabilitation plans and presents recommendations for behavior adjustment.
• Supervises and monitors community service requirements, schedules payments, collects court costs and restitution, and monitors urine tests.
• Refers offenders/defendants to other agencies or facilities and maintains liaison with service providers.
• Documents and maintains records of casework services and compiles statistics.
• Aids clients in obtaining employment.
• Arranges for court appearances of clients and families.
• Informs clients of available community resources.
• Arranges appointments for medical examinations and psychological testing.
• Supervises and directs house routines and therapeutic programs in a residential facility.
• Ensures residents maintain behavioral norms.
• Coordinates and implements residential program areas such as recreational, educational, or employment activities.
• May drive a passenger van for educational and recreational trips.

Benefits

• ServeSafe (Required within 6 months)
• First Aid, CPR and Handle with Care (physical restraint procedures and techniques) (Required within 30 days)
• Medication Management (Required within six months)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level