Intervention Specialist (Domestic Violence)

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intervention Specialist is located in the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) for the District of Columbia, Office of Behavioral Interventions (OBI), Intensive Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Unit (ICBIU). CSOSA works with the criminal justice system and community leaders to provide comprehensive services that support the fair administration of justice, increase public safety, prevent crime, and reduce recidivism. The position facilitates Domestic Violence Intervention Program sessions, manages participant cases, reviews records and assessments, monitors attendance and progress, and supports participant accountability while maintaining victim-safety requirements. It also evaluates readiness for program progression or discharge and contributes to quality assurance, staff meetings, training, and professional development. The position is based in Washington, D.C.; it is not virtual or remote and is designated Mission Essential.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must pass a background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must live within, or be willing to relocate within, a commutable distance of Washington, D.C.
Must meet one basic entry qualification: a bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social sciences or a related discipline with at least 24 semester or 36 quarter hours in behavioral or social sciences; four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Must have specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level 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, conducting advanced risk assessments, making recommendations that guide intervention and supervision decisions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to address needs, evaluate outcomes, and recommend improvements for effectiveness and victim safety.
Must hold current licensure or certification to practice independently in social services, such as LISW, LICSW, LPC, LMFT, or comparable certification in a social science discipline such as psychology or social work. The credential must be maintained throughout employment; a copy of the current unrestricted license must be submitted with the application.
Current or former federal employees who held a GS position within the preceding 52 weeks must have completed 52 weeks at GS-11 or higher.
Must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the announcement closing date and before placement.
Candidates must be appointed before age 37 unless they currently serve, previously served in a federal law-enforcement retirement-covered position, or qualify for veteran preference.
Must report to or remain at work during emergencies as a Mission Essential employee unless instructed otherwise by a supervisor.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Domestic Violence Intervention Program group and individual sessions using prescribed curriculum plans, implementation guidelines, and Notices of Procedures to ensure fidelity to the intervention model.
Manage a caseload of program participants by reviewing case 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 throughout participation, including review of court orders, Deferred Sentencing Agreements or Civil Protection Orders, risk and needs assessments, domestic violence history, toxicology results, supervision history, behavioral health information, and referral documentation.
Communicate effectively to support participant learning, accountability, and adherence to intervention standards while maintaining victim-safety requirements.
Monitor attendance and engagement, apply missed-appointment response protocols, prioritize victim-safety notifications, coordinate with supervision officers, and complete timely SMART documentation.
Review journals and cognitive-behavioral worksheets and provide structured, accountability-focused feedback aligned with the curriculum and evidence-based practice requirements.
Conduct phase assessments, reassessments, and progress evaluations to determine skill development, accountability growth, and readiness for progression, completion, or discharge.
Participate in program staff meetings, quality-assurance reviews, training sessions, and professional development activities as directed by supervisory personnel.
Support ICBIU quality-assurance functions by providing case-audit documentation and implementing corrective recommendations.