The position is located at Foundations (Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030), community-based residential treatment program for adolescent females' court ordered into the program through probation or monitored by a community-based case manager. The primary goal is to assist the client and family in addressing the underlining issues that brought them to the attention of the Foundations Program, and increase the ability to accept personal responsibility through therapeutic treatment.
Serves as the Assistant Unit Director to the Foundations Program and assists the Director 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. Manages therapeutic program and develops goals and objectives. Monitors and ensures compliance of program operations with Fairfax County, JDRDC & and Foundations policies and procedures, Department of Juvenile Justice standards & federal PREA standards. Interviews prospective residents and families to determine eligibility for placement. Facilitates monthly treatment teams for residents of the therapeutic program. Coordinates appropriate referrals and services and acts as a liaison with other agencies.
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.
Schedule: 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).
(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.)
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
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: