Rehab Counselor (Readvertisement)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Chesterfield, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The Department of Juvenile Justice’s Bon Air Juvenile Correctional (BAJCC) facility is seeking dedicated and qualified Rehabilitation Counselors to join our team! The successful candidate(s) will provide comprehensive counseling services, plan, implement, monitor rehabilitation services, and perform case management functions for assigned residents at the BAJCC.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday (8:30am to 5:pm) with two required late evenings (10am to 6:30pm) and one Sunday a month.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment announcement.

The Rehabilitation Counselor positions are located at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional facility which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The position requires periodic 24-hour on-call work, including after-hours (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) and weekend duties. Upon hire, all new hires will be required to complete a five-week mandatory handle-with-care basic skills training located at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center in Hanover, Virginia.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of counseling, casework, and treatment methods
• Working knowledge of behavior modification and offender rehabilitation
• Working knowledge of mental and emotional crises intervention techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and monitor treatment programs and resident progress
• Demonstrate ability to counsel and interact with offenders
• Ability to develop, implement, and follow through on treatment programming

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services to facilitate rehabilitation. Each assigned resident will be involved in individual counseling services related to offenses, facility adjustment, behavior, family issues, etc., a minimum of twice per week, or on an as-needed basis.
• Attends off-campus trips and furloughs providing support and structure
• Coordinates treatment services for assigned residents by developing a Comprehensive Re-Entry Case Plan (CRCP) derived from the treatment needs identified.
• Provides case management and assesses/coordinates/directs each assigned resident’s rehabilitation and treatment program, coordinates resources for additional services, and modifies/recommends modification of the CRCP.
• Develops and maintains detailed progress reports for each assigned resident.
• Ensure all case records are documented and kept up-to-date in accordance with Case Management Guidelines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between the facility and external entities such as courts, families, and referral sources, in alignment with the Re-Entry Manual.
• Share relevant information with all departments to support the rehabilitation and adjustment of residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed