Child Development​/Early Childhood Education Associate; Part-time Instructor Pool

Position Information

This is a professional position in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Services Unit providing coverage for full-time counselors during off hours. The employee will be responsible for the safety and supervision of adolescent male residents in a court operated, community-based group home and for the operation of the group home during scheduled shifts. The program serves an economically and ethnically diverse group of 13 to 18 year old males.

Fifty to sixty percent of the residents speak Spanish, and some have limited English speaking skills.

Specific duties include: working with delinquent youths, some of whom may be socially and emotionally maladjusted and/or learning disabled; implementing daily program activities according to the group home schedule; leading structured activities; conducting group meetings; administering medications; and supervising meals and chores. The employee drives clients to recreational events in the community using a 15-passenger van and must maintain yearly certifications (CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, medication administration, food handler, and tuberculosis screening).

The employee will also conduct pat down searches of residents and urine drug screenings.

Relief Counselors are expected to respond quickly to requests for coverage and work on holidays and overnight shifts. All employees provide thorough documentation of the shift in a house log which must be done within regulations and guidelines set by the Department of Juvenile Justice and by the Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. General supervision is received from the Group Home Manager and the Juvenile Program Coordinator.

On-line applications required.

• Minimum:
  High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience providing direct human services to adolescents in a community-based setting.
• Substitution:
  College coursework in a human services related field may substitute for up to one year of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Desirable:
  Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
• current certification in First Aid/CPR, Handle with Care, and as a Virginia Medication Aide;
• experience using the Positive Peer Culture behavior modification approach;
• oral proficiency in Spanish and English, and/or
• experience in group counseling, substance abuse treatment, or juvenile probation in the criminal justice field.

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. You will be required to provide police clearance records upon final consideration for employment.

Selectee must receive clearance by the Virginia Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Central Registry.

The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Work Hours:

Selectee is required to be on-call as needed (including holidays, weekends, evenings, overnights) for a facility that is in operation twenty-four hours a day.

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone  or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at  (voice) or email pers.

Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.

Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

• Paid Leave:
  Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.
• Health and Dental Insurance:
  Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization. A group dental…