JOB

• This position includes a signing bonus of $2,500 (full-time) for new county hires.This position works within the Division of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) to provide advocacy services. This is an exciting time to join the DSVS as we recently completed our strategic plan and refreshed our mission, vision, and values to align with the DFS Mission, Vision, and Values and the One Fairfax Policy. We invite you to learn more about DFS and its Mission, Vision, and Values, by clicking here. To learn more about One Fairfax, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax—An Introduction to Key Concepts video by clicking here and visit the One Fairfax webpage here.Works as a member of Advocacy Services. Under general supervision of the Advocacy Services Supervisor, this position provides community-based advocacy services.Specific duties and responsibilities include: Provides advocacy services to include crisis intervention, emotional support and options counseling, safety planning, education of the civil and criminal justice system, and court accompanimentCollects data and reports on goals and measures around Advocacy team servicesFacilitates access to court and legal information for victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalkingPerforms short-term case management which entails conducting assessment to include risk assessment, to identify needs of clients and develop a safety and service plan; supporting clients in accessing resources and services; monitoring service plan and documenting all case management activities in the client’s recordRepresents DSVS in the coordinated community response to domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking by participating in various committees, workgroups and outreach efforts both locally and regionallyServes as subject matter expert on Sexual Assault (Intimate and Non-Intimate partner) and Domestic Violence.Provides training and technical assistance for the county and community agenciesDevelops and provides needed court training to DSVS staff as it pertains to victims of domestic and sexual violence and stalkingAssists Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) Line follow-up tasks such as reviewing messages and assigning cases to staffSupports coordination for the Fairfax County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).Works with Advocacy Services Supervisor to assess staff training needs and provide or arrange training necessary to develop skills and knowledge of victim advocatesProvides supervisory assistance and leadership in the absence of the Advocacy Services SupervisorProvides rotational coverage of the program’s 24-hour crisis lines and responds to requests for hospital accompanimentPerforms other duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of principles of interpersonal violence accountability and community resources available to those who perpetrate violenceKnowledge of the relationship between trauma impact and domestic violence problemsKnowledge of best practices for sexual assault (stranger/intimate partner) and domestic violence intervention particularly in safety planningAbility to assist other professionals with connecting clients to advocacy servicesHave excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skillsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, county officials, public and private sector organizations, community groups and the general publicAbility to use automated systems to include any technological tools the County may provide to successfully carry out dutiesAbility to interview, assess needs, counsel, and refer clients to other resources as neededAbility to assess safety, risk, and protective capacityPossess critical thinking skills, ability to apply critical thinking, knowledge, and researchAbility to meet deadlines and keep up with documentationNote: This recruitment may be used to fill other Social Services Specialist III vacancies within the Division of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree, plus three years of professional social work experience. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's licenseNECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.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).Additional Work Schedule Requirements: Provides coverage for 24-hour crises lines as well as responding to requests for hospital accompaniment, on a rotational basis. Schedule includes some evening and weekend hours to meet program needs.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in social work or other related fields.Minimum of three years of experience working with victims of domestic and sexual violence, and children exposed to domestic violence.Minimum of three years of professional experience as a victim advocate.Experience working with victims of stalking and human sex trafficking.Experience directly working with a diverse multicultural population.Experience working with the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court system.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to use automated technology to access, input, retrieve, and process information. Employee may be required to lift up to 15 lbs. Must be able to transport self to different worksites or locations, as needed. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.