Summary The position serves as the Community Supervision Officer (DVIP) located in the Office of Behavioral Intervention (OBI) within Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA). CSOSA provides community supervision of adult offenders released by the DC Superior Court or the United States Parole Commission on probation, parole and supervised release in the District of Columbia. Responsibilities The incumbent is a Community Supervision Officer (DVIP) working with the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP). The Community Supervision Officer (DVIP) participates in supervising offenders, monitoring their activities, and assessing their compliance with the terms and conditions set forth by the releasing authority. Participates in ensuring the completion of assessments and diagnostic evaluations that determine the offender's need for assistance, such as psychological counseling, substance abuse treatment, skills training and education, medical treatment, and community and family support. Investigates the background of criminal offenders to identify factors that determine their level of risk related to offender supervision. Assesses the offenders need for assistance and reviews their progress under supervision. The Community Supervision Officer (DVIP) or CSO (DVIP) is in the Office of Behavioral Interventions (OBI), further assigned to the Intensive Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Unit (ICBIU) and facilitates interventions, conducts assessments, case management, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, makes recommendations, and compiles data for reports. The CSO (DVIP) monitors participation and progress in interventions and serves as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team. The CSO (DVIP) is in the ICBIU and facilitates interventions, conducts assessments, case management, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, makes recommendations, and compiles data for reports. The CSO (DVIP) monitors participation and progress in interventions and serves as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team. The CSO (DVIP) maintains certifications and training, research and evidence-based interventions that address the offender's criminogenic risk and needs to ensure that interventions are facilitated with fidelity. Identifies potential problems and adapts established protocols to resolve unprecedented issues that arise in investigating offenders' backgrounds. Assesses offenders' lethality, danger levels, criminogenic risks and needs to evaluate the requirement for and level of risk related to community supervision. Investigates the criminal and documented history of criminal offenders to identify factors that determine their level of risk related to public safety utilizing a risk/needs assessment actuarial instrument. Facilitates research- or evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions in different modalities. Independently addresses serious and complicated casework. Determines individualized intervention needs, monitors progress, and makes changes and recommendations based on progress and responsivity. Interviews the victim to further assess and/or evaluate the victim's relationship with the justice involved individual, and document findings. Facilitates evidence-based and research-based abuse intervention and domestic violence intervention programming. Facilitates cognitive behavioral interventions. Employs and adapts a broad range of techniques for monitoring offenders' progress with the domestic violence conditions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To minimally qualify for the Community Supervision Officer (DVIP) position as a GS-12, you must meet all the following requirements list below. This position has a positive education (or years of related experience) requirement. To initially qualify for this position, you must meet one of the Basic Requirements described below: 1. Basic Education or Four-year Experience Requirement Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that includes a major field of study directly related to behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Related discipline must include at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in the behavioral or social sciences. or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. 2. Specialized Experience Requirement In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11 or equivalent in other pay scales) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Serving as a Community Supervision Officer (CSO) or similar position working with parolees and/or criminal offenders on probation with all the defined duties and responsibilities listed below. 1. Assessing parolees or criminal offenders which include: Conducting background investigations of criminal offenders on probation or parole in order to identify factors that determine their risk level in relation to public safety. Identifying potential problems that may arise after performing criminal background investigations. Assessing the offenders' need for further assistance such as psychological counseling, substance abuse treatment, skills training and education, medical treatment, social service programs, and additional support from family and the community. Developing a supervision plan based on the assessment outcomes or findings. 2. Case Management Handling all aspects of case management for a large caseload to include collecting and analyzing information, preparing case history, interviewing parolees or criminal offenders as a means of gathering data for casework. Maintaining regular contact with parolees or criminal offers released on parole. 3. Supervision of Criminal Offenders on Probation or Parole Supervising and monitoring offenders or parolees for compliance with the conditions of parole or probation. Having regular meetings with parolees or criminal offenders on parole or probation are conducted to assess their current status, including mental health, living conditions, and societal adaptation, as well as their accountability and overall well-being. Attending revocation hearings and making court/parole commission appearances. Providing recommendations to the courts on the continuation or termination of supervision based on experienced investigation and assessment of the offenders' criminal and social background, circumstances, and current supervision compliance behavioral activities. 4. Providing Intervention Services for Parolees or Criminal Offenders on Probation Creating and managing programs and activities aimed at helping offenders make constructive decisions that contribute to their success during supervision. Using evidence-based interventions that combine rehabilitation principles, deterrence, procedural justice, and collaboration to reduce recidivism. Possessing a robust understanding and experience in applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Cognitive Behavioral Intervention techniques to assisting individuals with diverse mental health conditions. 5. Demonstrative knowledge of Domestic Violence Abuse and Domestic Violence counseling. (Not required but preferred). Do you meet the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience requirements for this position? Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. Using Education to meet the Basic Requirement You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: This position is covered under LEO retirement provisions, first-time law enforcement appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or older who have previous LEO experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement Systems (FERS) may have their previous LEO experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum entry age requirement. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE DATE OF BIRTH TO RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license to travel to dispersed sites within the local commuting areas for the purpose of investigation or supervision of assigned clients. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. CSOSA uses E-Verify, if you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Bargaining Unit Status: This position is represented by American Federation of Government Employees, Local 0727) Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.