Probation Officer - Domestic Violence Unit

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Chesterfield Community Corrections Services provides supervision, case management and supportive services to individuals under pretrial and local probation supervision in Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights. Our probation team is seeking a qualified candidate to provide case management and court ordered supervision to individuals referred for a variety of charges. The ideal candidate for the position is passionate about working with individuals, eagerto collaborate with stakeholders, and comfortable with holding individuals accountable for adhering to court ordered conditions. This caseload at any time can range from 80-120 cases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year of relevant experience in human services/criminal justice field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system and community supervision.
• Caseload management skills and knowledge of legal and evidence-based practices.
• Computer competency to include operating a personal computer, work issued cell phone and related software, and other standard office equipment.
• Accurate and timely documentation in multiple databases.
• Completion of Core Skills through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
• Must be a US citizen or have been a lawful resident of the US for the past ten consecutive years.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.
• Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview.
• Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of the interview date.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology or Social Work preferred.
• VCIN certification (to be provided upon hiring).
• Critical thinking skills to include making sound decisions in high stress situations and judgments that may impact a client’s freedom and community safety
• Working knowledge of the use of power and control over another in the context of an intimate partner relationship
• Working knowledge of the cycle of abuse
• Sensitivity towards victims
• Possess a high level of emotional intelligence
• Strong and appropriate communication with victim service organizations (Victim Witness and/or Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to accurately apply policies, practices,and the Code of Virginia to probation supervision
• Skills to build internal and external relationships
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Effective Practices in Correctional Settings (EPICS)
• Value a collaborative work environment as a member of the DV Probation Team and as a member of the broader Coordinated Community Response to domestic violence

Responsibilities

• Supervision of adults referred from Chesterfield Juvenile Domestic Relations Court for domestic related offenses including family and/or household violence.
• Supervision of adults from Chesterfield Circuit and General District Courts whose offenses are domestic and/or sexual in nature.
• Supervise individuals under court ordered probation supervision who are required to complete domestic violence intervention programming and/or may have substance use disorder, mental health diagnoses, etc.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with court ordered supervision conditions and provide notifications to the court of non-compliance.
• Provide extensive and accurate written notification to Judges, Commonwealth’s Attorneys and defense attorneys.
• Testify in court as required.
• Work in partnership with professionals comprising Chesterfield County’s Coordinated Community Response to domestic violence (CCR), including law enforcement, prosecutors, victim service providers, Domestic Violence Intervention Program providers, and system-based service providers (DSS, CPS/APS, Mental Health Support Services).
• Encourage clients to engage with Peer Recovery Specialists.
• Perform drug and alcohol testing.
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

• 40 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) upon hire.
• Credit towards the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

What This Job Offers

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