Job Description
$45,704 or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits.
James City County’s Colonial Community Corrections Agency is seeking an individual to perform independent responsible work through the use of sound judgment and discretion in the assessment of criminogenic needs of inmates returning to the local community. This professional will assist inmates in a successful transition into the community; and will also supervise a caseload of recently incarcerated probationers in accordance with Evidence Based Practices (EBP), supervision guidelines, and standards set by local policy and as established by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
Responsibilities:
- Conduct interviews, assessments, and evaluations of inmates located in the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail to determine appropriate level of client supervision and services required for appropriate transition back into the community.
- Develop and coordinate evidence based programming both within Colonial Community Corrections and the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail.
- Facilitate MRT groups; provide other cognitive behavioral curriculum and serve as a liaison to the local Reentry Council and other relevant teams and sub-committees.
- Provide and prepare oral and written progress reports as appropriate.
Requirements:
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, rehabilitation counseling, or related field and experience in adult probation, social services, criminal justice, or related field.
- Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on County criteria.
- Considerable knowledge of theories and practices of social case work and reentry efforts.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain working effective working relationships with other professional groups within and outside local government agencies.
Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until 11:59PM EST on 03/08/2024. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.
Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
It was the first permanent English settlement in America. It sponsored the first colonial government on the continent. James City County is a place of special significance, not only for its residents, but also for the citizens across the Commonwealth and the nation. Given the importance of our unique community identity, we have a responsibility to preserve and protect our assets for future generations.