Inmate Services Counselor I
About The Position
The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office is hiring an Inmate Services Counselor I to support incarcerated individuals’ rehabilitation, successful community reentry, and facility safety at the Arlington County Detention Facility. The position provides classification, case management, counseling, programming, and reentry services. It is a civilian, non-sworn role outside the Arlington County competitive service and involves working around inmates. 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 callbacks. Candidates must successfully complete a character background investigation, including a polygraph examination, and a drug screening test. Arlington County offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan.
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.
- Successfully complete a character background investigation, including a polygraph examination, and a drug screening test.
- 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.
- Must be available for emergency callback situations.
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.
- Conduct ongoing reviews of incarcerated individuals’ classifications, treatment plans, and program participation through case management practices.
- 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 regarding the Inmate Services Section and the Sheriff’s Office.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
