Human Development Specialist I

Fairfax County (VA) • Fairfax, VA

342d • $48,617 - $81,028

About The Position

This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions within Region 4 area of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS). Join our team at the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and help support our mission to partner with communities, families, and individuals to provide opportunities to access a continuum of resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities. Our vision is to see connected communities where all individuals and families are supported and empowered to thrive. Work as part of the Culture, Recreation, and Community Connections (CRCC) Division to deliver out-of-school-time care, recreation, and culturally enriching programs and daily hands-on activities for school-age youth with diverse functional, inclusive, cultural, and economic needs at assigned location(s), using human-centered and human development practices in a school-based setting. Exercise human-centered design principles to support participants' experience and create access to opportunity through the creation of positive developmental relationships based on the individualized needs of school-age youth. Organize, coordinate, and facilitate scheduled programs at a school-based site to implement equitable, culturally appropriate programs and activities that are age appropriate and meet the needs of participants, using human-centered and human development practices. Provide programming support by developing and coordinating specialized programs and events. Lead key service areas and assist in supporting operations, events, and activities. Support and promote equity-based programs and practices that address needs and equitable access to opportunities that enhance well-being and community inclusion. Provide support to all children in the program, including children with special needs. Work actively and be engaged with staff and children daily.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in human development, social work, early childhood education, recreation, or a human services related field.
• One year of child-related programmatic experience or human services related experience.
• First Aid/CPR certifications (within 90 days of appointment).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation.
• Two years of child-related programmatic experience with one year in a staff supervisory capacity.
• Certification of qualification from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization; or Child Development Credential; or One-year early childhood certificate from a college or university; or Other childcare related Virginia State license.
• Experience working in a school-age childcare setting with children who have special needs.
• Experience working in a setting that provided services to children and youth with special needs in the past two years.
• Experience working with a diverse, multicultural population.

Responsibilities

• Provides access to in-person and virtual universal programs with targeted strategies that ensure an inclusive approach to service delivery.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with participants, parents, staff, school officials, and citizen groups in a variety of settings.
• Delivers, coordinates, and adapts equitable programs and activities to meet the needs of the population served.
• Increases access to programming by transporting community members and participants to programs and events.
• Supervises participants during programs and actively promotes positive behavior intervention and positive developmental relationships.
• Assists in the administration of facility operations, program planning and participant and staff oversight.
• Supports with recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation of staff and volunteers.
• Adheres to revenue and expense limits.
• Ensures staff compliance with operating procedures and safety/security standards and community awareness of facility rules and regulations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of community outreach plans and targeted interventions of underserved populations to increase overall program participation and engagement.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees