Inmate Services Counselor I

The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office invites applications for the position of Inmate Services Counselor. This position plays a key role in supporting incarcerated individual’s rehabilitation, successful community reentry, and facility safety through the delivery of classification, case management, counseling, programming, and reentry services within the Arlington County Detention Facility.

Specific duties include:

• Conducting initial housing assessments of newly committed individuals based on information obtained through interviews, records reviews, and other authorized sources;

• Conducting ongoing reviews of incarcerated individuals classifications, treatment plans, and program participation through case management practices;

• Referring incarcerated individuals to available programs and assist with program delivery, coordination, and development;

• Developing reentry and discharge plans and provide referrals for individuals returning to the community and assist with Pretrial Program duties;

• Preparing reports, progress summaries, behavioral assessments, recommendations, and professional correspondence for the Sheriff, courts, and other authorized parties;

• Maintaining confidential criminal history and incarcerated individual’s records using computerized databases and other authorized information sources; and/or

• Participating in community outreach and informational events regarding the Inmate Services Section and the Sheriff's Office.

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field;

• One year of experience providing social, psychological, or correctional services to clients and/or incarcerated individuals.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis. A master’s degree in a closely related field which includes a relevant practicum may substitute for the experience requirement.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Providing services to an inmate population in a correctional setting;
• Providing crisis intervention, conflict resolution and/or social services;
• Performing case management and/or the classification of inmates; and/or
• Bilingual ability in English and one or more languages.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check: Candidates must successfully complete a character background investigation (which includes a polygraph examination), and a drug screening test. The background investigation is conducted by the Sheriff’s Office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Hours: This position is generally scheduled for Monday through Friday, 8-hour workdays. Occasional weekend and holiday work may be required. Employees must be available for emergency callback situations.

The official title of this position is Inmate Services Counselor I.

This is a civilian (non-sworn) position that is not in the Arlington County competitive service. Duties of this position include working around inmates in the Arlington County Detention Facility.

Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits click here.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions. In accordance with § 19.2-392.15, applicants are not required to provide information regarding sealed arrests, charges, or convictions in response to any questions or inquiries during the hiring process.

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