Relief Counselor

Relief Counselor I – The City of Roanoke is seeking an individual to monitor a caseload of juvenile offenders who have been court ordered to comply with the Outreach Detention Program. The incumbent exercises independent judgment and initiative in the day‑to‑day monitoring of the assigned caseload, demonstrating a thorough familiarity with agency functions and basic knowledge of community resources. All contacts with clients and other professionals are documented. The role receives general supervision and guidance from the Outreach Detention Coordinator and requires weekend and holiday work. Responsibilities Monitor the assigned caseload of juvenile offenders. Exercise independent judgment and initiative in daily monitoring activities. Maintain familiarity with agency functions and community resources. Document all contacts with clients and other professionals. Receive general supervision and guidance from the Outreach Detention Coordinator. Work on weekends and holidays as required. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Six months to one year related experience and/or training in human development or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of all requirements prescribed by State regulations (CPR, first aid, restraint, substance abuse certification). Valid Virginia state driver’s license. Clear all criminal background investigations (State Police, CPS, FBI fingerprint). The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. Benefits Paid leave and extended illness leave with accrual rates based on years of service. Paid holiday time (96 hours annual paid holiday). Mental Health & Well-Being leave (24 hours for employees, 34 hours for Fire Suppression). Health insurance options (PPO 750, PPO/HRA 1500, PPO/HDHP‑HSA) with various coverage levels and employer contributions. Dental insurance coverage (Family, Employee & Spouse, Employee & Child, Employee only). Life insurance paid by the City (coverage equal to salary rounded up to next thousand and doubled for accidental death) and optional life insurance purchased by the employee. Long‑Term Disability Insurance covering a percentage of the employee’s salary with partial city contributions. Retirement plans (Defined Benefit pension, Hybrid program, 401(k) health savings, 457 Plan) with vesting milestones and employer matching. Flexible Spending Account for child care, medical/dental, transit, and parking expenses. Virginia College Savings Plan options for education savings. Employee Health Services providing medical care to employees, retirees, and eligible spouses. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for life challenge support. Vision insurance coverage and discounts for employee‑only plan. Various voluntary benefits from multiple providers (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, etc.) available for payroll deduction. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs