Human Development Specialist

This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions located within Region 2 area Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) at the following locations:

• Camelot Elementary School, 8100 Guinevere Dr, Woodburn, VA 22003
• Ravensworth Elementary School (2), 5411 Nutting Dr, Springfield, VA 22151
• Columbia Elementary School, 6720 Alpine Dr, Annandale, VA 22003

Join our team at the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) 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). 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. 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.

Scheduled to work between the hours of 6:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m. 32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Requires a split shift Monday through Friday and full day work (6.5 or more consecutive hours) when FCPS is out of school (Teacher Workdays, Winter Break, Spring break, Summer).

We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

• Provide access to in‑person and virtual universal programs with targeted strategies that ensure an inclusive approach to service delivery
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with participants, parents, staff, school officials, and citizen groups in a variety of settings
• Deliver, coordinate, and adapt equitable programs and activities to meet the needs of the population served
• Increase access to programming by transporting community members and participants to programs and events
• Supervise participants during programs and actively promote positive behavior intervention and positive developmental relationships
• Assist in the administration of facility operations, program planning and participant and staff oversight
• Support recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation of staff and volunteers
• Adhere to revenue and expense limits
• Ensure staff compliance with operating procedures and safety/security standards and community awareness of facility rules and regulations
• Assist in the development and implementation of community outreach plans and targeted interventions of underserved populations to increase overall program participation and engagement

• Knowledge of human‑centered and human development practices
• Knowledge of fiscal record keeping and inventory procedures
• Knowledge of health, safety, and first aid methods, and the ability to assume administrative responsibilities for assigned areas
• Ability to direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff and volunteers and supervise program activities and engagement
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain a warm and supportive relationship with participants, parents, staff, school…