Counselor I

Counselor I

Salary

$56,619.00 - $65,112.00 Annually

Location

Williamsburg, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

109CI(PSP)-2211

Department

Colonial Juvenile Services Commission

Division

CS-PSYCHOLOGICAL SVCS PROGRAM

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

Performs the more routine substance use screening and assessment services for York County Psychological and Substance Use Services Program. Provides assessment services in Williamsburg, York, and Gloucester Counties. Provides support services by facilitating or co-facilitating online or in-person drug education classes and Anger Management classes to juveniles in the jurisdictions of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Poquoson, Gloucester and Mathews. Position is housed in Williamsburg, but some travel may be required to other locations.

Performs substance use screening and assessments by administering a variety of screening and assessment instruments.

Conducts psycho-social interviews with youth and parents; administers urine drug screens as need indicates.

Facilitates/co-facilitates online or in-person substance use education/prevention classes and anger management classes.

Write and deliver various written reports on clients' progress or completion of programs to referring agencies.

Drafts correspondence, assessment results and case closure summaries; create and maintain documentation of client files.

Keep accurate statistical data regarding service hours provided to clients.

Attends multi-agency staffing, treatment team meetings and supervision as scheduled.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in human services or related field and 2 years of experience working with socially or emotionally maladjusted youth.

Experience with counseling techniques/practices, and crisis intervention preferred.

Possession of a valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Requires an acceptable background check.

Must be certified in CPR, Basic First Aid.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of child and adolescent psychology.

General knowledge of assigned screening and assessment tools, interviewing techniques, and procedures.

Knowledge of family and group dynamics with the substances using population.

Ability to interact effectively with diverse populations, diffuse problematic situations, sound judgment, and demonstrate resourcefulness.

Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills are essential and the ability to plan and carry out work effectively and in a timely manner.

Ability to remain calm and work effectively under stressful or emotionally charged situations.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including, copiers, calculators, pagers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle.

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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package to include deferred compensation, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.

01

Which best describes your level of education?

• No Diploma/GED
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

List the major field of study in which you received your degree. If this does not apply to your level of education, type "N/A".

03

How many years of experience do you have working in the human services field?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

04

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the supervision of juveniles?

• No experience
• Some experience
• Experienced
• Expert

05

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in working with socially and emotionally maladjusted youth?

• No Experience
• Some Experience
• Experienced
• Expert

06

How many years of experience do you have administering programs related to juvenile justice, community services, or social services?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

07

How many years of experience do you have in program policy analysis and strategic planning related to juvenile services or community-based programs?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

08

Have you ever held an administrative position in a community services/juvenile services division for a government agency?

• Yes
• No

09

Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

10

Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

11

Do you have a valid drivers license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

12

If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Are you able to comply with these provisions?

• Yes
• No

13

This position will require the employee to be in office (Not remote or hybrid). Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

14

Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.

15

Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer York County

Address 224 Ballard Street

P. O. Box 532

Yorktown, Virginia, 23690

Phone 757-890-3687

Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources