Behavior Management Counselor (Probation Counselor II)

Salary : $70,149.87 - $122,762.22 Annually
Location : JUVENILE DETENTION CTR, 10650 PAGE AVE, FAIRFAX (FJ25), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-01758
Department: Juv & Domestic Relations Court
Opening Date: 11/14/2026
Closing Date: 11/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S24
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Position is located at Stepping Stones, formerly Boys Probation House (BPH) (it was PBH), a community-based residential group home for adolescent males ages 14 - 18 on probation that are post-dispositionally court-ordered into the program or adolescent males monitored by a community-based case manager.

This position is a merit, full-time position with day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, 40 hours per week. Services take place primarily in the group home, followed by three months of support services provided in the assigned resident's home/community following the residential phase. While working as part of a resident's treatment team, provides case management, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based counseling services; with the primary goal of assisting the resident in addressing the underlying issues that brought them to the attention of the court, increase their ability to accept personal responsibility through therapeutic treatment, and transitioning successfully to home, school, and community.

Also collaborates with the clinical team to develop weekly strategies, provides treatment interventions, and monitors progress of goals on the resident's service plan. Conducts individual counseling sessions and leads group sessions. Provides weekly progress updates and may submit court summaries. When not providing counseling or case management provides direct supervision and counseling to all residents. Ensures facility operation and building safety, maintenance, and security on all assigned shifts. Ensures the health care and physical well-being of residents through appropriate disbursement of medication and administration of first aid. May be required to testify at court hearings as a program representative reporting on client's behavior and progress in their treatment. Operates a 15-passenger van and transports residents to a variety of community activities. Supervises and directs the daily routine of residents. Supervises the daily treatment and recreational programs that include counseling sessions, treatment and recreational programs that encompass sports, and life skills training. Ensures the physical well-being, health care and safety of residents.

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, etc.). Description of Hazard(s): Contact with the public within 6' for more than 15 minutes, while providing services to youth and families. Engineering / Administrative / Work Practice Controls: Hand sanitizer provided.
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.)

Counseling and Treatment Services
Formulates treatment or rehabilitation plans for and presents written or oral recommendations for adjustment of behavior;
Supervises and monitors community service requirements; schedules payments, collects court costs and restitution; monitors urine tests;
Refers offenders/defendants to other agencies or facilities as needed and maintains liaison with service providers to coordinate evaluations;
Testifies in court and provides required written reports on adjustment and compliance to courts;
Documents and maintains prescribed records of casework services and periodically compiles related statistics:
Aids clients in obtaining employment;
Arranges for the court appearance of the client and family;
Informs clients of available community resources;
Arranges appointments for medical examinations and psychological testing;

Residential Services:
Positions located in a residential facility supervise and direct house routines and therapeutic programs;
Ensures that residents maintain behavioral norms;
Coordinates and implements a residential program area such as recreational, educational or employment activities;
May drive a passenger van for educational and recreational trips;
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.)

Knowledge of casework supervision practices and procedures;
Knowledge of the principles of psychology and sociology;
Knowledge of current social and economic conditions;
Ability to use technology to enter and retrieve information;
Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations related to probation work and victim services;
Ability to interview and counsel clients;
Ability to prepare complete case records and reports;
Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or education plus two years of professional experience in probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, or counseling. A master's degree in the disciplines above may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's License (Required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is considered Emergency Service Personnel to ensure the continuity of essential operations 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).
• The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Child Protective Services Registry Check
• Driving Record Check
• Sanction Screenings
• Pre-employment Medical Evaluation
• Tuberculosis Test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year college degree in sociology, criminology, psychology, social work, criminal justice, or a related field
• 2 years of direct care work within a youth residential setting
• Experience in case management, service plans, and risk assessments
• Proficient in evidence-based practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and DBT
• Successful usage of Microsoft Office.
• Personal computer; cell phone

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment.
• Must be able to physically restrain acting out residents (youth between the ages of 14 - 18).
• Must be able to supervise and participate in educational and recreational activities with adolescents (this may include participating in sports activities, standing for periods of time, sitting, and observing).
• Visual and auditory acuity.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Criminal justice
• Social work
• Psychology
• Counseling
• Education
• Social/behavioral science
• Sociology
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, or counseling do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

07

How many years if full-time equivalent experience do you have working with the juvenile justice system, this includes work with youth and family involved with juvenile justice, juvenile justice transformation, and court process?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working in a residential setting with adolescents?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

09

Which evidenced-based treatment practices have you used or been exposed to in your professional career? (Check all that apply)

• Motivational Interviewing
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavior therapy
• Trauma informed therapy
• Expressive art therapy
• Solution Focused
• Substance use therapy
• None of the above

10

How many years of full-time paid experience do you have working as a Counselor/Therapist in a residential treatment program?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

11

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing case management services?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

12

Which of the following certifications do you have or had within the last five years? Please check all that apply.

• Handle With Care
• CPR
• First Aid
• Medication Administration
• ServeSafe
• None of the above

13

Are you proficient in any of the following Microsoft Office Suite applications? Check all that apply.

• Outlook (Composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organi