Human Development Specialist at Fairfax County Government

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This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions located within region 1 area of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) at the following locations:

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). 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.

This position is scheduled to work 32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. It requires a split shift schedule Monday through Friday between 6:45 am and 6:15 pm, and full day work (6.5 or more consecutive hours) when FCPS is out of school (teacher workdays, winter break, spring break, summer).

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English  encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all‑inclusive list).

• 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 officials, and citizen groups, in a group or individual setting;
• Ability to provide a wide variety of experiences to meet a participant's individual intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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; plus, one year of child‑related programmatic experience or human services related experience.
* A related field/experience is based solely on the position description.

Certificates and Licenses

Required:

First Aid Certification (required within 3 months); CPR Certification (required within 3 months).

Necessary Special Requirements: The appointee will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check,…