Human Development Specialist I

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. Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates 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.

This announcement may be used to fill positions located within Region 4 area of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) at the following locations:

• Green Briar East Elementary School (15109 Carlbern Dr, Centreville, VA 20120)
• Navy Elementary School (3500 West Ox Rd, Fairfax, VA 22033)
• Oak View Elementary School (5004 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032)
• Orange Hunt Elementary School (6820 Sydenstricker Rd, Springfield, VA 22152)

Join our team at the department 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. Exercises 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. Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates 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. Provides programming support by developing and coordinating specialized programs and events. Leads key service areas and assist in supporting operations, events, and activities. Supports and promotes equity-based programs and practices that address needs and equitable access to opportunities that enhance well-being and community inclusion. Provides support to all children in the program, including children with special needs. Works actively and is 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. Please note the job offer is calculated and based on a 32.5 hour per week/52 week per year schedule. 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).

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Learn more about the work we do in NCS here