Neighborhood and Community Services

703-324-4600 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Lloyd Tucker
Director

What We Do

Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) promotes the well-being of individuals, families and communities by providing a variety of recreation, educational and developmental programs and services; by facilitating community engagement to identify areas of need and enhance countywide capacity for serving those needs; and by connecting residents with a continuum of county- and community-based resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities.

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News and Information

NCS is holding two open hire events March 20.

March 18, 2024
NCS is holding two Open Hire events on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Visit the Open Hire events at the Pennino Building in Fairfax or the Lake Anne Building in Reston to interview for a variety of year-round and summer jobs in School Age Child Care, Recreation, Summer Camp Leaders and more. Please bring your resume and apply and interview on the spot for different positions. Qualified candidates may fill positions at other locations in the county.   Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Pwky., Room 200, Fairfax, VA , 5 - 7 p.m. Recreation Leader II and Recreation Leader III Therapeutic Recreation Leader, Unit Leader, and Director Day Care Center Teacher 1 and Day Care Center Assistant Teacher  For more information, salary information and contact information, see this flyer. Lake Anne Building, 11484 Washington Plaza West, Reston, VA, 5 - 7 p.m.  Fairfax County NCS is hiring for positions in School Age Child Care (SACC).  Day Care Center Teacher 1 Day Care Center Assistant Teacher  For more information, salary information and contact information, visit the SACC webpage or click on the flyer.  2024 Summer Leaders Both Open Hire event locations will have information about seasonal jobs for summer leaders.  NCS is hiring for Camp Fairfax, Therapeutic Recreation Camp, Recreation Leaders and Summer Food Access Program Leaders. NCS is offering up to $1,000 in sign-on and retention bonuses for qualified candidates. Enjoy competitive pay, a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience, as well as transition to year-round employment. This is a great opportunity for college students studying education, recreation, special education or other social service-related subjects.  
Staffer helps camper at summer camp
March 12, 2024
A job for the summer, skills for a lifetime!  Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) is now hiring summer leaders! Positions include a $500 sign-on bonus, up to $500 in retention bonuses and the opportunity to transition to year-round employment. Enjoy competitive pay, a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience. Summer opportunities are ideal for college students majoring in recreation, education, special education and other social service areas, or anyone thinking of a career in those areas who wants relevant work experience. Pay is competitive and depends on the job description. Jobs are located at sites across Fairfax County. Opportunities include: SACC/Camp Fairfax Leaders Recreation/Activity Leaders Therapeutic Recreation Leaders Food Access Program Leaders Bonus details*: Ages 18 and older. Must complete mandatory training and meet hiring qualifications. Work at Camp Fairfax, Teens in Action or Therapeutic Recreation camps between May and August 2024. $500 Sign-on Bonus paid to summer employees after 60 hours of work. $400 Retention Bonus paid to summer employees who work the six-week camp duration June 17-Aug. 2, 2024. $100 additional bonus is available to summer employees who work Aug. 5-16, 2024. *Terms and conditions of bonuses will be provided to all candidates at the time of hiring; all bonuses contingent upon fulfilling all terms and conditions.  If you are enthusiastic, responsible, and love working with kids, then we want to hear from you!  To learn more, explore open hire events or fill out a job interest form, visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/jobs.  #joinNCS 
March 10-16, 2024 is National Child and Adult Care Food Week
March 11, 2024
March 10-16 is national Child and Adult Care Food Program Week. Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services is proud to be a part of the USDA program that helps provide high-quality food and snacks in licensed Fairfax County in-home child care programs. CACFP Week is a national educational and information campaign by the CACFP Sponsors Association. It raises awareness of how the CACFP works to combat hunger and bring healthy foods to child care settings. Under the program, the hundreds of family day care providers in Fairfax County receive reimbursements for meals and snacks served to children in care; receive training on nutrition, menu planned and shopping, budgeting, food safety, and children’s nutrition activities; and regularly consult with registered dietitians employed by the county. Providers must submit menus in order to be reimbursed, and therefore serve more fruit, vegetables and milk than non-CACFP providers. The CACFP gives funds to child and adult care providers to serve nutritious meals and snacks to those in their care. More than 138,000 child and adult care providers work with the CACFP, serving nutritious meals and snacks to over 4.5 million children and adults every day. These CACFP provided meals contribute to the healthy growth and development of young children and wellness of adults throughout the United States. In Virginia, about 95,000 children and adults are served annually by the CACFP. To mark CACFP Week, Fairfax County will be distributing kid-friendly nutrition information and activities to families. The county is also encouraging family child care providers and centers to participate in activities that promote community awareness of the CACFP and its importance to sound nutrition. According to the CACFP, children and adults that are cared for by providers in the CACFP benefit from the nutritious meals that follow the CACFP meal pattern. This helps the community by establishing positive eating habits, reducing food insecurity, and ensuring proper nutrition for growth and learning.   Please visit NCS’ CACFP page for more information.  

Upcoming Events

Mar
20

5:00PM, Fairfax County NCS is hiring for positions in School Age Child Care (…
Mar
20

5:00PM, Apply and interview on the spot for different positions. Qualified…
Apr
13

10:00AM, Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services is holding an Open…
Apr
19

11:00AM, Join us to connect with local community partners focused on supporting…
Apr
20

10:00AM, Bring non-perishable foods and help us fill a Fastran bus to benefit…
May
11

10:00AM, Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services is holding an Open…

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