Family Abuse Officer

Family Abuse Officer

Loudoun County Juvenile Court Service Unit currently seeking apps for FT position as Family Abuse Officer. Must have knowledge of principles, objectives. & techniques of counseling adults/families in crisis, particularly as related to domestic violence, legal actions. Must have knowledge of criminal justice system, including court proceedings; ability to interpret/apply federal, state, local policies, procedures, regulations, guidelines and statutes, & identify/use community resources, agency services. Duties include (but not limited to): screening, assessing and issuing Family Abuse petitions/ requests for Preliminary Protective Orders; supervise, monitor and track all Preliminary arid Permanent Protective Orders, and represent the JCSU on a domestic violence multi-agency team. Requires any combination of education and experience equal to Bachelors degree from accredited college/university in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, family or adult counseling, administration of justice or related field and 3 years related professional-level experience. Experience working with adult domestic violence offenders/victims highly preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Valid Driver's License. Subject to call for domestic violence activities and incidents requiring domestic violence responses or initiatives. Employment contingent upon successful results of drug screening and background check. (Hiring Range: $47,474 - $66,464) #10-S316-002 Closes: 07/15/09. Visit our on-line employment center at www. loudoun.gov for more information at to apply. EOE.