Relief Worker (Part-Time, Multiple Vacancies)

Position Information

The Arlington County Juvenile and Domestic Relations (JDR) District Court Services Unit is hiring Relief Workers (part-time) to work with full-time staff to provide direct services at the Andrew B. Ferrari Argus House.

The Andrew B. Ferrari Argus House is a 12-bed residential facility for boys aged 12-20. Relief Workers are responsible for the safety and supervision of the residents and the operation of the group home during scheduled shifts. They will implement the daily program activities according to the group home schedule, including leading structured activities, conducting peer group meetings, administering medications, supervising meals, and overseeing chores. Relief Workers evaluate and report on resident behaviors and interactions verbally and in writing. Work hours occur during the overnight, weekdays, evenings, weekends, and County holidays.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the characteristics of this population and have experience maintaining a friendly rapport with clients while serving as a caring authority figure. Prompt completion of paperwork is essential. All programs serve high-needs individuals, many of whom are immigrant adolescents and adults. Relief Workers maintain regular contact with families, schools, community stake holders and other service providers.

Selection Criteria

Minimum:

• High school diploma/equivalent;

• Some experience providing direct human services, counseling, and/or experience in the criminal justice field; and

• Must possess a valid Driver License; and

• Must obtain and maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, Medication Administration (MAT), and ServSafe food service.

Substitution: College coursework in a human service-related field may substitute experience on a year for year basis.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with degree in a related Human Services field and possession of one or more of the following:

• Working in a multilingual and multicultural environment;

• Understanding the Court system;

• Working with various community resources;

• Bachelor's Degree in a directly related Human Services field; and/or

• Bilingual ability in English & Spanish (oral and written).

Special Requirements

Argus House employees must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid driver license. They must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of driving record.

A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Additional Information

Work Hours: 8-24 hours per week on an as-needed basis. Positions may require weekday, evening, weekend, and overnight hours. The final schedule will be determined by program supervisor when employee is hired. Overnight and holiday work is required.

The official job title is Human Services Aide V.

These are temporary occasional positions. Employee is eligible for sick leave.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 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 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments

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 five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually 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. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.

Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:

Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments:

Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments:

Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:

Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School Diploma or equivalent

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

02

Do you have a valid driver license?

• Yes

• No

03

This is a part-time position performing weekday, evening, weekend, and overnight work. Employees must work on holidays and be available to work on short notice when needed. Check boxes for times and days to which you can commit to.

• Weekdays

• Overnight shifts

• Weekend days

• Evenings

• Weekend Overnights

04

Please indicate if you possess any of the following certifications (check ALL that apply):

• CPR

• First Aid

• Medication Administration (MAT)

• Handle With Care

• ServSafe

• None of the above

05

I have the required experience in direct Human Services, Counseling or Probation Services, and/or Criminal Justice field and have clearly identified and detailed it in my work history above.

• Yes

• No

06

Please indicate if you have any of the following experience (check all that apply and be sure the detail of this experience is reflected on your application):

• Working in a multilingual and multicultural environment

• Understanding the Court system

• Working with various Community Resources

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• None

Required Question

Agency Arlington County

Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201

Phone 703-228-3500

Website https://careers.arlingtonva.us/