Relief Worker (Part-time/Weekends)

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Services Unit is seeking a part-time Relief Worker to supplement case coverage of full-time counselors for the Detention Diversion Program (DDP). This position will closely monitor the youth's behavior at home and in the community, primarily on weekends, to ensure compliance with the Court's rules and regulations. Juvenile offenders are a diverse group who may have parents with limited English skills.

The Detention Diversion Program (DDP) serves as an alternative to secure detention for some juvenile offenders. Instead of being detained at the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home while awaiting a detention hearing, youths may be allowed to return home with their parents/guardians under court order.  

Specific duties include: 

• Maintaining daily contact with clients on DDP caseload by telephone, in person visits, at their home, office, school or employment, including weekends and holidays;
• Providing face-to-face contact with the parent or guardian per week, exceptions are made based on the case and when clients have legitimate emergencies or permission to be out of the area;
• Documenting time contacting DDP clients over the weekend (and on holidays when applicable) and submitting time on Monday mornings;
• Maintaining updated case notes, including weekend coverage and entering hand-written case notes into the BADGE system to submit to the DDP Supervisor on Wednesdays;
• Collaborating with DDP relief unit and Supervisor when necessary to discuss issues concerning caseloads; 
• Monitoring clients on Electronic Monitoring by VeriTracks software; and
• Performing other duties as assigned. 

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Ability to complete documentation accurately and promptly;
• Capacity to work independently to communicate client compliance and coordinate services among the DDP team members;
• Proficient English grammar, writing and proofreading skills; and 
• Ability to work with information of a legal, sensitive and confidential nature.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma/equivalent; 
• Some experience providing human services, counseling, and/or probation services in the criminal justice field; and
• Must possess a valid Driver License.

Substitution: College coursework in a human service-related field may substitute for up to one year of experience on a year for year basis.
 

Desirables: Preference may be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related Human Services field and experience in one or more of the following:

• Working in a multilingual and multicultural environment;
• Understanding the Court system; 
• Working with various community resources; and 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Special Requirements

Employee must operate a vehicle to perform assigned duties in other county locations. The employee must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid driver license. They must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of driving record.

A pre-employment criminal record check will be conducted to include: National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check, Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) background check, FBI fingerprints, and a Virginia Department of So