NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
Human Development Specialist I
NEIGHBORHOOD and COMMUNITY SERVICES - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $83K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a Human Development Specialist I to join their Department of Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS). The role involves delivering out-of-school-time care and culturally enriching programs for school-age youth, utilizing human-centered practices to support diverse functional and economic needs.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
First Aid and CPR certifications (within 90 days of appointment)
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
Scheduled to work a split shift Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:45 am - 6:15 pm
Requires a full day work (6.5 or more consecutive hours) for staff development days and when FCPS is out of school (teacher workdays, winter break, spring break, and summer break)
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 supervise 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
Preferred
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 childcare 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
Benefits
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Continuous Learning Opportunities
Commuter Benefits Accounts
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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