Project Specialist (WAR)

Project Specialist (WAR)

Salary

$25.00 Hourly

Location

Williamsburg, VA

Job Type

Work-as-Required

Job Number

PS(CS)(W)-2197

Department

Community Services - Admin

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Performs responsible work coordinating and supervising the Community Supervision Group Assignment Project (GAP). The Project is designed to provide placement of youths assigned to community service work by the Judges of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts and Intake Officers. Responsible for closely supervising a small group of youth assigned to a work group at specific work sites. All work sites meet the Code of Virginia requirements and are either governmental agencies or non-profit organizations.

This position is seasonal as most work is conducted in parks, the community, and outside in general. Requires working weekends in approximately 8 - 10-hour shifts per week.

Supervises youths ordered to perform community service work in a manner that will ensure compliance with rules and regulations of locations used and with all State and Federal laws.

Monitors work performed by youths for compliance with minimum requirements of the Community Supervision Program (Project Insight).

Maintains strict confidentiality concerning youths served and their records.

Notifies Project Insight Program Manager if a youth is absent or performance is unacceptable.

Prepare evaluation when work is complete.

Maintains activity records/hours worked and provides weekly reports to the Program Manager.

Assists the Program Manager with providing guidance and feedback to the youths as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school supplemented by additional college level course work; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Some background experience in working with young people is preferred.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may vary from week to week.

Requires a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include driving record, criminal history and background checks.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of counseling procedures and techniques with socially and emotionally maladjusted youths.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and effectively convey information to youths in a group setting, and to professional staff.

Ability to exercise sound judgment and resourcefulness in meeting difficult non-routine problems and situations, and ability to plan and carry out work effectively.

Effective organizational skills.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with other employees, assigned youths and their parents, and the public.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including, copiers, calculators, pagers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle.

For a more detailed description of the position: View Document

There are no benefits associated with this position.

01

Which best describes your level of education?

• No Diploma or GED
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

Type in your major field of study in which you received your degree. If you have not received a degree, type in "None".

03

Which of the following best describe your level of education in the supervision of juveniles?

• No Experience
• Some Experience
• Experienced
• Expert

04

Which of the following best described your level of experience working with socially and emotionally maladjusted youth?

• No Experience
• Some Experience
• Experienced
• Expert

05

Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

06

Do you have a valid drivers license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

07

If selected for this position, you will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and may vary from week to week. Are you able to comply with this provision?

• Yes
• No

08

The duties of this position are required to be performed in an outdoor setting during a variety of weather conditions. Are you willing to accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer York County

Address 224 Ballard Street

P. O. Box 532

Yorktown, Virginia, 23690

Phone 757-890-3687

Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources