Agency: Family Services
Job#: ELT-DFS-26000
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8-4:30 pm
Pay Range: $22 - $28 per hour, based on relevant experience.  

Fairfax County Department of Family Services – Employment Services is seeking reliable and organized individuals with a dynamic professional attitude to provide administrative and program support to the Summer Educating Youth through Employment (EYE) program. The Summer EYE program serves young people ages 16–24 by providing job readiness, leadership, and professional development training and places them into paid work experiences. EYE program counselors will be required to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, employers, and community service providers, and to deliver ongoing support as needed. Duties include data entry, compiling weekly reports, and maintaining a flexible and accommodating environment to support all stakeholders. EYE counselors will work as a team to participate in, coordinate, facilitate, and develop training curricula, events, presentations, and job fairs.

A successful applicant will be:

• An active listener
• A quick learner
• Personable
• Adaptable
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle day-to-day operations with a focus on efficiency and customer service.

Successful EYE program counselors will also have effective communication skills to serve individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and provide extensive support to young adults who face challenges obtaining employment. EYE youth come from diverse backgrounds and may have physical or hidden disabilities, experienced homelessness, been involved in the justice system, or otherwise confront diverse social and economic challenges. Ideal candidates will provide a person-centered, equity-focused, asset-based approach to coaching and will build trusting relationships with youth. Additionally, possessing qualities such as an energetic, flexible, and professional demeanor, along with a willingness to assume various roles and tasks based on program needs, is essential for success in this role.

EYE counselors will be required to provide services throughout Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties. County vehicles are available for use.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience delivering services and providing resources to young adults between the ages of 16 to 24.  
• Completion of a minimum of 60 undergraduate college credits (junior status).  
• Majors of Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, and Public Administration are encouraged to apply.  
• Knowledge of social, economic, health, and cultural factors that can serve as barriers to employment.  
• Knowledge of labor market conditions and job development techniques.  
• Knowledge of word processing and data management programs (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and survey software).  
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer.  
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and shoulder movements.  
• Sufficiently mobile to work with clients and employers.  
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.  

To apply: Submit your resume by email at DFSEYE@fairfaxcounty.gov.
 

Agency: Health Department
Job#: ELT-HD-25000
Hours: see below
Salary: Starting at $35.5742/hr., commensurate with experience

The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents from diverse ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. With more than 100 years of leadership in the field, we are committed to promoting population health, protecting public health and the environment, and ensuring residents’ equitable access to health services and information.

Under general supervision, this position works as part of the Health Services Division serving as a Public Health Nurse float pool, assigned to cover staffing needs in the School Health program. Responsibilities are to provide a variety of community health services to diverse populations in the school community, using a multi-disciplinary approach.  Assesses, evaluates, and monitors students, families and school health needs; conducts school and home visits; provides care coordination, case finding, and disease prevention outreach and health promotion for students, families and communities.  Must have a strong working knowledge of computers, and ability to provide health related training in the school community. Must be accessible for assignments Monday through Friday.

Note: This is a non-merit G-Status temporary position. Cannot exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Appointee is not eligible for benefits and does not earn paid leave or holiday pay. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education with a bachelor's degree in Nursing; plus one year post-licensure nursing experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Incumbent must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a Criminal Background check, a Child Protective Services Registry, and a Sanction Screening to the satisfaction of the employer. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing health services to school aged children in ethnically diverse populations.
• Must have a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to communicate effectively and clearly with a diverse population.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative connections with internal and external partners.
• Work independently and on interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications
• At least one year of direct supervisory experience of paraprofessional staff or has demonstrated work experience monitoring and directing the work of others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee is required to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs and carry equipment or young children up to 25 pounds in weight. Uses hands to grasp, handle or feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor. Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. Ability to drive a vehicle. Ability to complete CPR BLS training and demonstrate resuscitation techniques in an emergency. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

To apply: Please submit a resume through Indeed or go to the Fairfax County Non-Merit/Seasonal Jobs section on the Fairfax County Jobs page, under “Health Care” Section. Resumes can be submitted to HDjobs@fairfaxcounty.gov or may fax to 703-653-9441. Please reference the position title and job number.
 

Agency: Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Job#: ELT-JDR-21000
Salary: Part-time, no benefits 
Hours: Average of 4 to 12 hours of class per week, held primarily in the evenings and on weekends
Location: 10700 Page Avenue, Suite 201 Fairfax, VA 22030 

Two Alcohol Safety Action Program group leader positions are vacant. These positions perform at the level of a Probation Counselor I (S-20.) 

Under supervision and within the guidelines of a VASAP-approved curriculum, the group leaders prepare and instruct a 10-hour or 8-hour alcohol and/or drug and driver education program appropriate to the classification level for the class. They are responsible for implementing several Fairfax County ASAP policies and procedures. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, counseling, or related field, plus one year of graduate study and two years of experience in leading psych educational programs. Knowledge of classroom techniques and knowledge of substance abuse and its personal and societal effects is a must. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, counseling or related field, plus two years psych educational instruction experience.  

Please email resumes to Elwood.Jones@fairfaxcounty.gov

The Office of Elections is currently recruiting voters to serve as Election Officers a few days a year. Election Officers are needed at each of the 242 precincts in Fairfax County to run the polls and assist the voters. Election Officers must be registered voters in Virginia and complete required training and forms. You may choose to accept the $175 stipend for a full day, or volunteer your time. Click here for details about becoming an Election Officer.