Performs professional work involving roadside litter pickup by local offenders, placed on probation by the courts and ordered to complete community service hours. Works with the Local Probation Officers of Criminal Justice Services, local community members, and the Virginia Department of Transportation in identifying roadside litter pickup sites. Reproduces maps with mileage for offenders to use identifying their area assisgned. Calculates how much credit each offender will receive per assigned pick up area. Assigns litter pickup sites to offenders. Provides information to the Local Probation Officers assigned to the case. Provides direct supervision of offenders performing litter pickup as required. May also require transporting offenders to assigned sites. Inspects litter pickup sites. Inspects each litter pickup site by physically inspecting site to ensure site was cleaned properly. Coordinates cleanup effort with the Department of Transportation; notifies VDOT in order to ensure removal of collected litter. Reports compliance to the Local Probation Officer assigned. Provides written report to the Local Probation Officer assigned indicating amount of hours credited and day work performed. Maintains statistical data. Maintains all statistical data to include, but not limited to, number of offenders participating in the program, amount of trash collected, and number of miles cleaned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Knowledge of all federal, state and local laws pertaining to criminal justice services/position.
• Skilled in monitoring offenders assigned to complete community service hours.
• Ability to effectively plan and manage assigned caseload.
• Ability to establish priorities and schedule appointments.
• Able to exercise tact, courtesy, discretion and be firm, fair and consistent with offenders, families, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform motivational interviewing.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in handling confidential personnel information.
• Knowledge of various software including, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc
• Ability to operate various office equipment such as fax, phone, computer, etc
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with VDOT, courts and law enforcement officials, etc.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by supplemented by course work in criminal justice, social work, or a related field; 1 - 2 years of experience performing criminal justice/case management duties. Special Requirements

• Must obtain satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license
• Must be trained in Motivational Interviewing (MI), actively participate in any Learning Teams, and demonstrate basic MI techniques/skills/knowledge.

Tasks may risk exposure to violence. Tasks risk exposure to stressful situations and high-risk individuals. Must able to lift 12-20 pounds. Very moderate physical work, typically involving stooping, kneeling, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects, etc. Requires the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, and to see.