Human Development Specialist

Job Announcement

Positions located within Region 2 of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) at the following schools:

• Timberlane Elementary School, 2737 West St, Falls Church, VA 22046
• Lemon Road Elementary School, 7230 Idylwood Rd, Falls Church, VA 22043
• Stenwood Elementary School, 2620 Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA 22180

Join the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) to support our mission of partnering with communities, families, and individuals to provide equitable access to resources and promote positive outcomes for 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 for school‑age youth with diverse needs. Activities include human‑centered program design, scheduling and facilitating programs at school sites, creating equitable and culturally appropriate programming, supporting operations, coordinating events, and ensuring inclusive practices for children with special needs. The role requires daily engagement with staff and participants.

Schedule:

32.5 hours per week, year‑round (52 weeks per year). Split‑shift Monday through Friday between 6:45 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.; full‑day schedule of 6.5+ consecutive hours when Fairfax County Public Schools are out of school (teacher workdays, winter break, spring break, summer).

Fairfax County is highly diverse. Bilingual candidates speaking English and another language are encouraged to apply.

• 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 community groups.
• 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 promote positive behavior and 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, safety/security standards, and facility rules.
• Assist in the development and implementation of community outreach plans and targeted interventions for underserved populations to increase 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; ability to assume administrative responsibilities for assigned areas.
• Ability to direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff and volunteers and supervise program activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain supportive relationships with participants, parents, staff, school officials, and community groups.
• Ability to provide a range of experiences to meet 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 related field; plus one year of child‑related programmatic experience or human services experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

REQUIRED:

First Aid/CPR certification required within 90 days of appointment. Some positions may require additional certification or the ability to acquire necessary certification within a specified time period.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Background checks (criminal and Child Protective Services Registry), TB screening upon hire.

ADDITIONAL WORK SCHEDULE…