Probation Supervisor I

Job Announcement

The position is located at the Shelter Care Program located at 10670 Page Avenue, Fairfax, VA, 22030. Serves as the assistant program manager to the Shelter Care Program and assists the program manager in all aspects of facility operations. Provides direct supervision and oversight for the daily operations and schedules staff hours to ensure appropriate coverage. Plans, reviews & evaluates staff work assignments through regular supervision meetings. Provides guidance, coaching and training to new and existing staff. Monitors and ensures compliance of program operations with Fairfax County, JDRDC & and Shelter Care policies and procedures, Department of Juvenile Justice standards & federal PREA standards.

Manages therapeutic and recreational programs; develops performance goals and objectives; provides quality reviews of records, monitors and ensures compliance of the program operations with the department of juvenile justice standards. Represents the program at court and community venues. Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Conducts staff performance evaluations and participates in the new hire selection process. Assumes all the duties of the director in their absence and alternates being on-call for evening, weekends & holidays. This position is considered essential personnel for continuity of operations purposes and supervises essential personnel positions. May be required to respond during inclement weather or in emergency situations identified.

This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Supervises daily operations of the unit, including work schedules, assigns and manages the workload, and maintains statistical records for the unit;
• Actively participates in the selection, orientation, training and performance management process which includes evaluating performance, identifying goals and objectives, recognizing staff achievements, and coaching staff in overcoming performance or skill deficiencies;
• Evaluates and recommends changes in policies, procedures, and operations;
• Advises and instructs Probation Officers and other staff regarding court policies and casework methods and techniques;
• Holds individual conferences to discuss specific case problems and aid in formulating a treatment plan;
• Assigns and reviews cases and records maintenance;
• Plan and develop program services for adult and juvenile probationers;
• Manages a small caseload of specialized or difficult cases and provide coverage as needed;
• Establishes and maintains a liaison with community resources;
• Keeps records and prepares reports;

Testifies in court and provides required written reports on adjustment and compliance with court orders.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Ability to use technology to enter and retrieve information.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following :

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

A Master's degree in social / behavioral sciences, law enforcement, or education; plus, Three years of professional experience in probation / court services work.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

Some positions require that the following certifications must be obtained within a specified time frame after appointment and recertification annually thereafter :

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS :

The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, Child Protective Services check, pre-employment physical medical evaluation, and tuberculosis test.

This position is emergency / essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and / or other emergencies.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Visual and auditory acuity. Duties require the ability to physically restrain acting out residents. Must be able to supervise and participate in recreational and educational activities with adolescents. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO / AA / TTY.

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