Behavioral Assessment Specialist

Title: Behavioral Assessment Specialist

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $77,219-$92,700

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Bon Air JCC

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

DJJ is currently hiring a Behavioral Assessment Specialist. This position reports directly to the Behavioral Assessment Administrator. The Behavior Assessment Specialist is re-sponsible for the administration, scoring and interpretation for assigned assessments to inform placement and initial treatment goals for youth admitted to direct care. This information will be utilized to complete an intake assessment report which will be provided to the receiving treatment team. The Behavior Assessment Specialist will coordinate closely with the Behavioral Assessment Administrator and Central Admission and Placement (CAP) Counseling Team to ensure that regulatory timelines are upheld, and high-quality assessments are completed.

This agency is currently approved to work a hybrid telework schedule with four days in the office and one day of telework.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of evidence-based trauma informed juvenile justice programming components spanning initial intake to re-entry
  
• Considerable knowledge of adolescent development
  
• Extensive knowledge of juvenile psychological assessments, treatment, and evaluations
  
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of service providers involved with the care and treatment of high-risk adolescents
  
• Ability to adhere to regulatory timelines
  
• Strong reasoning, analytical, and communication skills.
  
• Attention to detail, patience, and perseverance
  
• Ability to be empathetic and emotionally stable when providing support to staff and youth
  
• Effective oral and written communication skills
  
• The ability to use motivational interviewing to work with juveniles, engage families, and other DJJ personnel
  
• The ability to work effectively with community partners, Regional Service Coordinators, and outside providers
  
• Understanding of confidentiality and professionalism as it pertains to DJJ policies and procedures
  
Knowledge of the Department’s practice model, (YASI-risk, need, responsivity) and how to use the tool to work effectively with juveniles

Additional Considerations

• Training and/or experience in the social sciences or related discipline
  
• Holds a current license that meets requirements as a Licensed Mental Health Professional in the state of Virginia
  
• Experience providing workshops, in-service trainings, or other professional development opportunities to a range of providers
  
• Experience supervising the completion of intake assessments and subsequent re-ports
  
• Certification by the Virginia Department of Health Professions as a sex offender treatment provider (CSOTP) and or a substance abuse counselor (CSAC)
  
• Experience managing and serving as an administrator for behavioral health ser-vices for high-risk youth in a correctional or rehabilitative environment
  
Ability to interpret and develop policies, goals and strategies related to behavioral intake assessments

Special Instructions

At least two references' names and contact information will be required from all finalists who advance in the selection process.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Electronic Application Only: If you wish to apply for a job with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website.

Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position

Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a back-ground investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks re-quested by the hiring authority.

Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions. A valid driver’s license is required by the date of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its work-force. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: Are you requesting consideration through the Alternative Hiring Process and have you received an approved Certificate of Disability? If yes please attach your Certificate of Disability to this application under the documents section using the optional document section. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran Status Questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Phone: 804-588-4410

Email: djjrecruit@djj.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.