Youth Program Coordinator (Office on Youth & Human Services)

Youth Program Coordinator (Office on Youth & Human Services)

Salary

$43,420.00 Annually

Location

City of Colonial Heights, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

49-26

Department

Recreation & Parks

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/25/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the

hiring department for review and consideration

after the Friday, September 25, 2026 closing date.

Youth Program Coordinator (Office on Youth & Human Services): Performs work of moderate difficulty by planning, coordinating and implementing various youth prevention and diversion programs both in schools, the community and the courts. Position assigned to Office on Youth/Human Services division and reports to Office on Youth & Human Services Administrator.

Examples of Duties

• Provides leadership and staff to support various designated youth groups and programs.
• Recruits and trains staff and volunteers.
• Provides on-going monitoring and supervision to part-time staff and volunteers within programs.
• Collaborates with community stakeholders to plan and promote youth involvement in their communities through access to positive engagement opportunities.
• Provides leadership for prevention and educational resources in support of youth.
• Develops and implements special programs under the supervision of the director as needed to meet youth and family needs.
• Prepares necessary needs assessments, monthly reports, and newsletters to promote and inform the community of youth engagement activities.
• Prepares regular and on-going progress reports to parents, teachers, principals, and guidance counselors regarding students.
• Develops newsletters, flyers, and news releases for the office and programs.
• Serves on assigned teams, tasks forces, boards and commissions that are aligned with prevention and development of resources for youth and families.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as required.

Education & Experience

• Two years of college or Associates Degree and five to less than seven years directly related experience or
• A Bachelors Degree and three to less than five years directly related experience or
• A Masters Degree with at least two years directly related experience or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge and experience in scheduling and evaluating activities and events, and supervising program participants.
• General knowledge of and experience with computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• General knowledge of administrative practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Individual must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, with frequent interruptions while remaining organized and accurate; be highly professional.
• Strong leadership, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Valid Virginia drivers license.
• Successfully pass a background investigation and pre-employment medical/drug screening.
• Experience in youth development, prevention and training in non-profit, government or youth services organizations desirable.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

Health Insurance - The Local Choice

• The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.
• Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Benefit Summaries
• Key Advantage 250 Benefits Summary
• Key Advantage 1000 Benefit Summary
• High-Deductible Health Plan Benefits Summary

Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features
• Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

Supplemental Retirement - Mission Square Retirement

• We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.
• Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Roth IRA

Paid Holiday Leave

• The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave

Years of Service

Day(s) Earned

Per Month

Max. Annual

Accrual Days

Max. Days for

Carry Forward

0 - 5 Years

1

12

24

Over 5 Years

1¼

15

30

Over 10 Years

1½

18

36

Over 20 Years

1¾

21

42

Paid Sick Leave

• All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

• Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits - Pierce Group Benefits

• Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products

Pre-Tax:

Post Tax:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Critical Illness

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability

Cancer

Term Life

Accident

Whole Life

Medical Bridge

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year. *

Other Benefits

• Bi-weekly payday
• Virginia Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)
• VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at (804) 518-5073.

01

How many years of directly related experience do you possess?

• 0 to 1
• 2 to 3
• 4 to 5
• 6 to 7
• 8 to 9
• 10+

02

Please indicate your highest level of education:

• No College Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

Please describe the scope and responsibility you have held in previous positions in relationship to working with youth in the areas of prevention, at-risk behavior, youth development, and intervention.

04

You understand that this position may require you to be available to work evenings and weekends as needed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Colonial Heights, City of (VA)

Address PO Box 3401

Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834

Phone 804-518-5073

Website http://www.colonialheightsva.gov