Inmate Services Counselor I

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inmate Services Counselor I supports incarcerated individuals’ rehabilitation, successful community reentry, and facility safety at the Arlington County Detention Facility. The position delivers classification, case management, counseling, programming, and reentry services. It is a civilian, non-sworn position outside the Arlington County competitive service and involves working around inmates in the facility. The position is generally scheduled Monday through Friday for eight-hour workdays. Occasional weekend and holiday work may be required, and employees must be available for emergency callback situations. Candidates must successfully complete a Sheriff’s Office character background investigation, including a polygraph examination, and a drug screening test.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or a related field.
One year of experience providing social, psychological, or correctional services to clients and/or incarcerated individuals.
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
A master’s degree in a closely related field that includes a relevant practicum may substitute for the experience requirement.
Successfully complete a character background investigation, including a polygraph examination, and a drug screening test.
Complete each section of the application, including the supplemental questions; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing services to an inmate population in a correctional setting.
Experience providing crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and/or social services.
Experience performing case management and/or inmate classification.
Bilingual ability in English and one or more languages.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial housing assessments of newly committed individuals using interviews, records reviews, and other authorized sources.
Review incarcerated individuals’ classifications, treatment plans, and program participation through ongoing case management.
Refer incarcerated individuals to available programs and assist with program delivery, coordination, and development.
Develop reentry and discharge plans, provide referrals for individuals returning to the community, and assist with Pretrial Program duties.
Prepare reports, progress summaries, behavioral assessments, recommendations, and professional correspondence for the Sheriff, courts, and other authorized parties.
Maintain confidential criminal history and incarcerated individuals’ records using computerized databases and other authorized information sources.
Participate in community outreach and informational events about the Inmate Services Section and the Sheriff’s Office.