Bilingual Intervention Specialist (Domestic Violence)

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC Headquarters•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Intervention Specialist is located in the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) for the District of Columbia, Office of Behavioral Interventions, Intensive Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Unit. The role delivers and manages Domestic Violence Intervention Program services for bilingual and Spanish-dominant participants, supporting public safety, fair administration of justice, crime prevention, and reduced recidivism. The specialist facilitates group and individual sessions in English and Spanish in accordance with prescribed curricula, implementation guidelines, and procedures, maintaining fidelity to the intervention model and victim-safety standards. The role includes managing participant caseloads, reviewing case records and risk information, coordinating with supervision staff and service providers, documenting progress, monitoring engagement, evaluating participant work and readiness for program progression, and contributing to quality assurance and staff development activities. Spanish-language delivery must be culturally and linguistically accurate while preserving program standards.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or nationality.
Professional-level ability to read, write, and speak both Spanish and English, including accurate written case documentation and program delivery in both languages.
Current, unrestricted independent licensure or certification in a social services field, such as LISW, LICSW, LPC, LMFT, or comparable certification in psychology or social work; must be maintained throughout employment.
Meet the basic entry qualification through a relevant bachelor's or higher degree with at least 24 semester or 36 quarter hours in behavioral or social sciences; four years of appropriate equivalent experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in the field.
Specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 facilitating evidence-based domestic violence or cognitive-behavioral interventions for high-risk offenders, adapting strategies to resistance or co-occurring issues, managing complex domestic violence cases and advanced risk assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to assess outcomes and recommend program improvements.
For current or former federal employees who held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, 52 weeks of service at GS-11 or higher is required.
Must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license.
Must meet the law-enforcement retirement maximum entry age of 37 at appointment, unless an applicable exception applies, including prior service in a covered federal law-enforcement position or veteran preference.
Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
Must undergo a background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication.
May be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless already completed.
Must report to or remain at work during emergencies as a mission-essential employee unless instructed otherwise.
Must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of Washington, D.C.; this is not a virtual or remote position.
Federal salary payments must be deposited directly into a financial institution.
Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts or other supporting documentation by the announcement closing date; foreign education must meet the stated credential evaluation or U.S. accreditation criteria.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Domestic Violence Intervention Program group and individual sessions in English and Spanish, following prescribed curriculum plans, guidelines, and procedures.
Manage a caseload of bilingual and Spanish-dominant participants, reviewing records, coordinating services with Community Supervision Officers and Supervisory Community Supervision Officers, documenting progress, and ensuring continuity of services.
Conduct comprehensive case-record reviews at intake and regular intervals, including reviewing court orders, agreements or protection-order documentation, assessments, domestic violence history, toxicology results, supervision history, behavioral health information, and referrals.
Ensure cultural and linguistic accuracy in bilingual programming by adapting communication, examples, and illustrations to Spanish-speaking participants while maintaining model fidelity and victim-safety standards.
Monitor participant attendance and engagement and apply missed-appointment protocols, including victim-safety-prioritized notifications, communication with supervision staff, and SMART documentation.
Review participant work products and provide structured, accountability-focused feedback in English or Spanish consistent with curriculum and evidence-based practice standards.
Conduct program phase assessments, reassessments, and progress evaluations in English and Spanish to determine skill attainment, accountability development, and readiness for progression, completion, or discharge.
Participate in staff meetings, quality-assurance reviews, training, and professional development as directed by the supervisory domestic violence intervention specialist.
Support unit quality-assurance functions by providing information for case audits and implementing corrective recommendations.