Human Development Specialist I

This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions located within Region 3 area of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS).

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), using human-centered and human development practices in a school-based setting. 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 between the hours of 6:45 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. This position is scheduled to work 52 weeks per year, and requires a split shift schedule Monday through Friday. Additionally, this position requires full day work (6.5 or more consecutive hours) when FCPS is out of school (Teacher Workdays, Winter Break, Spring break, Summer).

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Learn more about the work we do in NCS here

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
Provides access to in-person and virtual universal programs with targeted strategies that ensure an inclusive approach to service delivery;
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with participants, parents, staff, school officials, and citizen groups in a variety of settings;
Delivers, coordinates, and adapts 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;
Supervises participants during programs and actively promotes positive behavior intervention and positive developmental relationships;
Assists in the administration of facility operations, program planning and participant and staff oversight;
Supports with recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation of staff and volunteers;
Adheres to revenue and expense limits;
Ensures staff compliance with operating procedures and safety/security standards and community awareness of facility rules and regulations;
Assists in the development and implementation of community outreach plans and targeted interventions of underserved populations to increase overall program participation and engagement.

(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 supervisor 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:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
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:
Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement.

First Aid/CPR certifications (within 90 days of appointment)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a Child Protective Services Registry check to the satisfaction of the employer. A Tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire.

Additional Work Schedule Requirements: The incumbent will work between the hours of 6:15 am - 6:45 pm.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a child-related field such as elementary education, nursing, or recreation
• Two years of child-related programmatic experience with one year in a staff supervisory capacity
• Certification of qualification from an internationally or nationally recognized Montessori organization; or Child Development Credential; or One-year early childhood certificate from a college or university; or Other childcare related Virginia State license
• Experience working in a school-age child care setting with children who have special needs
• Experience working in a setting that provided services to children and youth with special needs in the past two years
• Experience working with a diverse, multicultural population

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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