Out of School Youth Program Specialist

Job Overview

Out of School Youth Development Specialist – responsible for establishing rapport with youth ages 18‑24, facilitating career exploration, ensuring timely high‑school graduation, and coordinating workforce/post‑secondary education preparation and summer activities. Acts as a positive role model and collaborates with peers, regional workforce staff, local high school personnel, and the community to promote Youth Development Program goals.

• Establish collaborative, innovative learning environments that promote self‑esteem and personal/social responsibility.
• Recruit and market programs to youth.
• Organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Conduct case management, determine program eligibility, and maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Interpret and apply policies and procedures across a variety of contexts.
• Recognize multicultural perspectives and emphasize cultural diversity.
• Plan activities and events, including ordering supplies and arranging transportation.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse public.
• Support agency/state emergency declarations as required.

• Extensive experience in social work, counseling, human services, psychology, or equivalent training/experience.
• Knowledge of local and state support services and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience in case management and eligibility determinations.
• Ability to interpret policy and procedures.
• Experience in planning and organizing events.
• Effective communication skills.
• All full‑time classified employees new to Virginia serve a 12‑month probationary period.

Experience working with alternative and at‑risk youth in educational and workforce development settings, familiarity with case management practices, participant engagement, and support service coordination. Preferred: strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.