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Human Services Specialist at Arlington County Government

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

111280.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation, Mental Health Support, Substance Use Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Stress Management, Self-care Development, Physical Wellness, Case Management, Bilingual English/Spanish, Treatment Compliance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The pay range listed above is effective July 1, 2026. Arlington County's Department of Human Services [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS] (DHS) is hiring a full-time Human Services Specialist for its Specialty Docket/Court/Diversion and within the Behavioral Healthcare Division. This is a grant funded position that will provide therapeutic recreation services for adults with mental health and substance use conditions within the program with additional as-needed services being given to the Forensic Jail Diversion Team. The focus of this position will include assisting participants to develop and enhance skills related to self-care, physical wellness, family and peer leisure pursuits, conflict resolution, stress management, positive peer modeling, treatment compliance, and to assist participants in developing a greater level of independence to successfully graduate.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic recreation services to adults with mental health and substance use conditions within the Specialty Docket/Court/Diversion program. Assist participants in developing self-care, wellness, and independence skills to successfully graduate from the program.