Program Specialist; Project Insight

Job Overview

Administrative and supervisory duties for the Juvenile Services Project Insight Program.

• Coordinate and implement community service hours and law‑related educational programs.
• Interview youth and families, explaining program rules and the contract process.
• Arrange community service work opportunities at work sites and assign educational sessions.
• Monitor youth compliance with schedules, rules, guidelines, and judicial mandates.
• Collect and account for user fees from parents, guardians, and participants.
• Assist in recruiting additional work sites and overseeing Project Specialists assigned to GAP.
• Ensure all reporting requirements comply with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
• Maintain collaborative relationships with multiple agencies.
• Prepare and maintain statistical records, schedule videos, and administer pre‑ and post‑tests.
• Process confirmation and termination letters.
• Mediates disputes and resolves conflicts between youth, parents, and work sites.
• Develop, organize, and implement new programs and courses, including related forms.
• Initiate purchases, monitor expenditures, and prepare statistical analyses and special reports.
• Assist with updates to the Project Insight Program Manual.
• Ensure compliance with DJJ mandates for contractual agreements and background forms.
• Present to community, civic, and religious groups and appear in court to give testimony.
• Collaborate with Court Services Unit Probation Officers to discuss problems and special circumstances.
• Attend division and department staff meetings.

• High school diploma supplemented by college‑level coursework and 3‑5 years of human services experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Knowledge of counseling procedures and techniques for socially and emotionally maladjusted children.
• Experience with interviewing techniques and child and adolescent psychology.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in meeting non‑routine problems.
• Strong planning and execution skills to carry out work effectively.
• Physical ability to operate machinery and equipment, including a calculator and automobile; work is largely sedentary.

• The earliest start date for this position is July 13, 2026.
• This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment checks, including criminal history, background, and DMV record checks.