Where the Jobs Are: Substance Abuse Counselor, Asst Planning Director

It's Tuesday ... it must be the day to peruse the classifieds! But drop the red pen; we'll bring the list of new jobs open in Fairfax County government to you.

Need a job for yourself? Your son or daughter? The county has great opportunities. Here are the newest available for the week of December 5, 2011

 11-2622  Public Health Nurse II (jobshare) (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Tuberculosis case management; located at the Herndon/Reston District Office. Provides a variety of community health services to diverse populations using a multi-disciplinary approach. Services and interventions include outreach, case finding, abnormal identification of laboratory results and referral to community resources, case management, and disease prevention. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2622

11-2650  Assistant Planning Director (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Directs the administration and operation of the department's Planning Division, which has 38 positions organized around four branches that are responsible for long range planning, policy studies, development review, environmental analysis, heritage resources preservation and public facilities planning. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2650

11-2662  Turf Maintenance Crew Leader  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. 2 positions available. Reports to either Area 1 office (Falls Church) or Area 2 office (Annandale) on a daily basis, then is detailed to necessary parks. Oversees and participates in the work of an assigned athletic field maintenance crew or parks and mowing maintenance crew. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2662

11-2663  Event and Membership Manager  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Golf course location: 8701 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, Virginia. Manages golf outings, banquets and membership programs for an upscale daily fee golf course. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2663

11-2666  Heavy Equipment Operator  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Operates a wide range of heavy equipment including tractors, cranes, tandem dump trucks, loaders, motor grades and backhoes used in the construction and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, storm drainage and other public improvements. Performs daily equipment inspection and completes an operational checklist. Acts as crew leader and engages in manual labor as required. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2666

11-2668  Transportation Planner III  (Closes: 12/23/2011)

Manages the Residential Traffic Administration Program for reducing traffic impacts in neighborhoods. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of traffic calming studies, cut-through traffic reviews, through truck traffic restrictions, multi-way stop signs, and other requests to reduce speed and volume of traffic. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2668

11-2669  Engineering Technician III  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Supervises facility infrastructure and environmental-related construction projects at the I-95 Landfill Complex. Performs site inspections per the facility stormwater pollution prevention plan. Recommends erosion and sediment controls for landfill-related construction projects. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2669

11-2672  Public Health Nurse II  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Works in the county's Case Management Program, Adult Care Network. The population served includes older adults and adults with disabilities. Serving as part of an interdisciplinary team, conducts home visits for screenings, conducts assessments for services, and develops care plans. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2672

11-2673  Nutritionist Assistant I  (Closes: 12/9/2011)

Determines eligibility for the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program. Interviews clients to obtain dietary histories and related nutritional information. Obtains clinical data and conducts clinical tests. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2673

11-2674  Communications Specialist II  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Collaborates on development and implementation of Health Department internal and external communication plans. Serves as primary administrator of agency's website and social media platforms. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2674

11-2675  Substance Abuse Counselor II  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Seeking dynamic counselor for an innovative community-based residential treatment program for youth experiencing substance abuse and co-occurring (substance abuse/mental health) issues. Manages a caseload of clients and their families; provided shift coverage; conducts individual and group counseling; performs crisis management; transports clients. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2675

11-2676  Mental Health Therapist  (Closes: 12/9/2011)

Adult Residential Services Division. Provides case management, crisis intervention, and support services. Completes Medicaid and other billing documentation. Manages a caseload that includes adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders, including substance use and intellectual disabilities. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2676

11-2677  Mental Health Counselor  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Provides support services and teaches independent living skills to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders (including substance use and intellectual disabilities). Completes Medicaid and other billing documentation, and provides community integration activities. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2677

11-2678  Substance Abuse Counselor III  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Youth Family Therapist/Supervisor needed for an innovative community-based residential treatment program for youth experiencing substance abuse and co-occurring (substance abuse/mental health) issues. Exciting opportunity for hands-on clinical and supervisory experience, professional development and potential for advancement. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2678

11-2679  MH/ID/ADS Senior Clinician  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Primarily located at the Assessment and Referral Center in Fairfax, Virginia. Completes 6 to 8 comprehensive assessments weekly on consumers with both substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Also responsible for diagnosing consumers based on DSM-IV criteria and providing service referrals to individuals throughout the CSB service areas. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2679

11-2680  Business Analyst III  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Supports the Office for Children's information systems, including the Child Care Management System, Institute for Early Learning Database, Child Plus, School Age Child Care registration system, Minute Menu and others. Interfaces with users and provides comprehensive end-user support for OFC systems. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2680

11-2687  Maintenance Worker (jobshare)  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

Works with a team of others to maintain Reston Community Center's 12,000 square-foot Lake Anne facility (located at 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston). Completes room set-ups for rental activities, classes, workshops and special events. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2687

11-2692  Business Analyst II (jobshare)  (Closes: 12/16/2011)

20 hours per week jobshare. Performs system administrator functions for automated information systems for the Adult and Aging division within the Department of Family Services. Provides day-to-day technical assistance and support to end-users and directs them to other appropriate support, as necessary; and tracks, prioritizes and documents requests. To learn more, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobs/listing/detail.asp?job=11-2692