Agency: Department of Family Services
Job#: ELT-DFS-24009
Location: These positions will be required to provide services throughout northern Virginia, to include Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties.  

Employment and Training is seeking a reliable, well-organized individual with a dynamic professional attitude to provide administrative and program support to the Summer EYE (Educating Youth through Employment) Program.  The Summer EYE Program places young adults (16-24) in paid work experience, and offers participants job readiness, leadership, and professional development training. The youth program counselor will be required to initiate, build, and maintain ongoing contact and relationships with clients, partners, employers, and community service providers and deliver ongoing support as needed. Participation, coordination, and development of trainings, events, presentations, and job fairs is required as part of the role. This individual will perform data entry, compile weekly reports, and provide a flexible and accommodating environment to support all stakeholders.

The successful applicant must be an active listener, adaptable, and able to handle day-to-day operations with a focus on efficiency and customer service. They must also have effective communication skills to serve individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and provide extensive support to young adults with challenges to employment. Participating youth come from diverse walks of life and may have physical or hidden disabilities, experienced homelessness, been involved in the justice system, or otherwise confront diverse social and economic challenges The ideal candidate will provide a person-centered, equity-focused, asset-based approach to coaching and a trusting relationship with the youth. In addition, qualities of an energetic, flexible, and professional presence and willingness to take on different roles and tasks depending on the program needs are qualities that support the role.

These positions will be required to provide services throughout northern Virginia, to include Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties.  

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience delivering services and providing resources to young adults between the ages of 16 to 24.
• Completed 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, survey software)
• Clear and concise oral and written communications 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. 

Driver’s license required

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

Agency: Family Services, Public Assistance and Employment Service Division
Job#: ELT-DFS-24004

ELT-DFS-24004 - EYE Program operates May-August 2024

Employment and Training is seeking a reliable, well-organized individual with a dynamic professional attitude to provide administrative and program support to the Summer EYE (Educating Youth through Employment) Program.  The Summer EYE Program places young adults (16-24) in paid work experience, and offers participants job readiness, leadership, and professional development training. The youth program counselor will be required to initiate, build, and maintain ongoing contact and relationships with clients, partners, employers, and community service providers and deliver ongoing support as needed. Participation, coordination, and development of trainings, events, presentations, and job fairs is required as part of the role. This individual will perform data entry, compile weekly reports, and provide a flexible and accommodating environment to support all stakeholders.

The successful applicant must be an active listener, adaptable, and able to handle day-to-day operations with a focus on efficiency and customer service. They must also have effective communication skills to serve individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and provide extensive support to young adults with challenges to employment. Participating youth come from diverse walks of life and may have physical or hidden disabilities, experienced homelessness, been involved in the justice system, or otherwise confront diverse social and economic challenges The ideal candidate will provide a person-centered, equity-focused, asset-based approach to coaching and a trusting relationship with the youth. In addition, qualities of an energetic, flexible, and professional presence and willingness to take on different roles and tasks depending on the program needs are qualities that support the role.

These positions will be required to provide services throughout northern Virginia, to include Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties.  

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience delivering services and providing resources to young adults between the ages of 16 to 24.
• Completed 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, survey software)
• Clear and concise oral and written communications 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. 

Driver’s license required

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

Job#: ELT-MCC-24005

This announcement will be used to fill one position.  Candidate must be available to work 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

The assistant director will be responsible for assisting the Camp Director with all phases of this operation from the planning stage to the evaluation stage. In addition, the assistant director will be responsible for general supervision of the camp in the absence of the Camp Director.  The assistant director will report to the Camp Director daily.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education or experience equivalent to the graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in recreation, physical education, teaching or related field.  Must be 21 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications: 
Experience directing camp programs and working directly with children ages 3-10.  MAT, CPR and First Aid Certification.

Special Requirements: 
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a check of the Child Protective Services Registry to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Job Description:
Assists the Camp Director with all the following duties, as well as fulfills duties independently in absence of Camp Director:

• Planning, implementing, and evaluating daily camp activities and schedules. These program plans will include all areas mentioned above, should be documented and then approved by the Camp Director.
• Responsible for assisting with all program publicity.  This may include but is not limited to preparation of flyers, posters, letters and conversations with parents.
• Supervision of staff - both paid and volunteers.  It is the responsibility of the assistant director to assign tasks, monitor performance, evaluate performance, provide necessary training and elicit program ideas from staff. The assistant director should deal with staff issues as they occur and always report to the Camp Director as soon as possible.
• Responsible for day to day leadership during the camp program, general supervision, and for establishing proper lines of communication with parents.
• Responsible for the weekly monitoring of all program funds spent.  Spending shall not exceed the amount of funds available.
• Daily inspection of equipment and facilities for hazardous conditions.  This includes all outdoor play equipment, general program equipment, and facilities for hazardous conditions. If there are visible hazards, the assistant director should immediately notify the Camp Director as well as the rest of the Camp Staff.
• Responsible for completing all paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for requesting all program supplies and equipment, in addition to the care and cleanup of these supplies and equipment on a daily basis.
• Maintaining an open line of communication with the Camp Director concerning the

Other duties as assigned.

Rate of pay starting at $24.00/hour

To Apply: Email resume to andrew.carter@fairfaxcounty.gov
 

Job#: ELT-MCC-24004

This announcement will be used to fill one position in each specialist category, respectively. Candidate must be available to work 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be capable of strenuous activities such as running, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Documented experience teaching, directing, planning and implementing activities in the area of specialty.
Must be 21 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications:
Training certificates in area of specialty.  M.A.T, Life Guard, CPR and First Aid Certification. Skills in the area of recreation and experience working directly with children ages 5 to 10 in a Summer Camp setting.

Special Requirements: 
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a check of the Child Protective Services Registry to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Job Description:

• Must follow VA state Licensing standards set forth by the State of Virginia Department of Social Services with respect to Child Day Care Centers in addition to the guidelines of the McLean Community Center.
• Responsible for planning, developing and implementing highly structured activities in the area of specialty.  This will be done prior to the beginning of the Camp.
• Provide clear instructions so participants may be successful in completing hands on activities.
• Responsible for creating a program with a variety of activities.
• Create activities that are age appropriate (camper age groups are 5-6, 7-8, and 9-10 years old).
• Responsible for the setting up of equipment each day for each group of Campers.
• Responsible for cleanup of assigned area.
• Responsible for completing end of Camp inventory.
• Coordinate with other camp staff on field trips, swimming and special events.
• Other duties assigned.

Rate of pay starting at $21.00/hour

To Apply: Email resume to andrew.carter@fairfaxcounty.gov
 

Job#: ELT-MCC-24003

This announcement will be used to fill multiple positions. Candidate must be available to work 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be capable of strenuous activities such as running, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.  Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications:
Life Guard Certification, CPR and First Aid Certification.  Skills in the area of recreation and previous experience working directly with children ages 5 to 10 in a Summer Camp setting.

Special Requirements: 
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a check of the Child Protective Services Registry to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Job Description:

• Responsible for supervision and welfare of assigned groups of school age children (5-10 years old)
• Must follow VA State Licensing standards set forth by the State of Virginia Department of Social Services with respect to Child Day Care Centers in addition to the guidelines of the McLean Community Center.
• Responsible for implementing, supervising, and facilitating campers’ involvement in recreation activities as directed by Camp and Assistant Camp Director.
• Responsible for preparing equipment and supplies for each activity.
• Responsible for cleanup of activities completed throughout the day.
• Assists with completion of end of camp supply inventories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Rate of pay starting $18.00/hour

To Apply: Email resume to andrew.carter@fairfaxcounty.gov
 

Job#: ELT-MCC-24002

This announcement will be used to fill four positions.  Candidate must be available to work 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must be capable of strenuous activities such as running, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.  Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications:
Life Guard Certification, CPR and First Aid Certification.  Skills in the area of recreation and previous experience working directly with 3 and 4 year olds in a Summer Camp setting.

Special Requirements: 
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a check of the Child Protective Services Registry to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Job Description:

• Responsible for supervision and welfare of assigned groups of preschoolers (3-4 years old)
• Must follow VA state licensing standards set forth by the State of Virginia Department of Social Services with respect to Child Day Care Centers in addition to the guidelines of the McLean Community Center.
• Responsible for implementing, supervising and facilitating campers’ involvement in recreation activities as directed Tot Camp Director.
• Responsible for preparing equipment and supplies for each activity.
• Responsible for cleanup of activities completed throughout the day.
• Assists with completion of end of camp supply inventories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Rate of pay starting at $18.00/hour

To Apply: Email resume to andrew.carter@fairfaxcounty.gov

Job#: ELT-MCC-24001

This announcement will be used to fill one position. Candidate must be available to work 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The tot camp will provide a comprehensive recreation program for campers aged 3-4 years old to include highly structured programs in the area of games, fitness, arts & crafts, music & drama and special activities & events.

The Tot Camp Director will be responsible for all phases of this operation from the planning stage to the evaluation stage and will directly supervise up to 5 counselors.  The Tot Camp Director will report to the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualification:
Any combination of education or experience equivalent to the graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree in recreation, physical education, teaching or related field.  Must be 21 years of age or older.
Must be capable of strenuous activities such as running, standing, bending and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:
M.A.T, Life Guard Certification, CPR & First Aid Certification and previous experience working directly with 3 & 4 year olds, and supervising others.

Special Requirements: 
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a check of the Child Protective Services Registry to the satisfaction of the employer.  

Description:

• Responsible for the organization, direction, planning and operation of the Tot Camp program.
• Responsible for planning and developing recreational activities in the area of games, fitness, arts, crafts, music, drama, science and nature.  This will be done prior to the beginning of camp.
• Responsible for coordinating all activities within Tot Camp and submitting the schedule of activities and a materials/supply list to Camp Director prior to the start of camp.
• Must follow VA state licensing standards set forth by the State of Virginia Department of Social Services with respect to Child Day Care Centers in addition to the guidelines of the McLean Community Center.
• Evaluate camp activities.
• Maintain written documentation and program statistics for the Tot Camp program.
• Responsible for the face to face leadership during the Tot Camp program and establishing the proper lines of communication with parents and camp leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Rate of pay starting at $21.00/hour

To Apply: Email resume to andrew.carter@fairfaxcounty.gov
 

Agency: Reston Community Center
Job#: ELT-RCC-24001
Pay rate: $11.00-$16.00
Location: Reston Community Center

Counselors are directly responsible for campers in the 7-17 age range in a two-person team for Camp Goodtimes on the Road and Road Rulz. One counselor will be responsible for campers in the 5-14 age range for specialty camps. The Camp Counselor is a concerned team player within all aspects of camp, and will be under the supervision of the Camp Director and Assistant Directors.

Program Responsibilities

• Supervises campers between activity periods, and at lunch on a rotating basis
• Closely supervises campers during field trips
• Communicates with other counselors on a daily basis
• Shows flexibility when camp plans may change.

Camper Welfare

• Assures safety and welfare of campers during camp hours
• Actively works with campers to develop their positive self-image, tolerance of others’ differences and enthusiasm for camp
• Assists Camp Director and Assistant Directors in determining strategies for helping individual campers with behavioral or other issues
• Promotes positive relationships between the camp and parents.

Support Responsibilities

• Assists in protecting RCC property and/or property at a venue utilized by the camp
• Assists in maintaining camp behavior management program
• Assists pool staff in maintaining safety during swim time, and swimming alongside campers during all swimming sessions

Desired Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to work as a counselor with relative experience working with children
• Must have high school diploma and/or relative experience working with children, and at least one year of college
• Knowledge and ability to plan, develop, administer, and supervise youth activities
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public
• Must be cooperative, dedicated, reliable, patient, and mature
• Must be First-Aid and CPR certified by the beginning of camp.

After notification of hire, the following will be required:

• Social Security card
• Photo ID
• Certification of bank deposit slip
• CPR and First-Aid certification
• Criminal history record check, including fingerprinting

Please contact Debbie Heron, Director of Youth Programs, at (703) 390-6163 or at:  Deborah.Heron@fairfaxcounty.gov.
 

Agency: Reston Community Center
Job#: ELT-RCC-24000
Salary: $11.00-$16.00    
Location: Reston Community Center

Counselors are directly responsible for campers in the 7-17 age range in a two-person team for Camp Goodtimes on the Road and Road Rulz. One counselor will be responsible for campers in the 5-14 age range for specialty camps. The Camp Counselor is a concerned team player within all aspects of camp, and will be under the supervision of the Camp Director and Assistant Directors.

Program Responsibilities

• Supervises campers between activity periods, and at lunch on a rotating basis
• Closely supervises campers during field trips
• Communicates with other counselors on a daily basis
• Shows flexibility when camp plans may change

Camper Welfare

• Assures safety and welfare of campers during camp hours
• Actively works with campers to develop their positive self-image, tolerance of others’ differences and enthusiasm for camp
• Assists Camp Director and Assistant Directors in determining strategies for helping individual campers with behavioral or other issues
• Promotes positive relationships between the camp and parents

Support Responsibilities

• Assists in protecting RCC property and/or property at a venue utilized by the camp
• Assists in maintaining camp behavior management program
• Assists pool staff in maintaining safety during swim time, and swimming alongside campers during all swimming sessions

Desired Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to work as a counselor with relative experience working with children
• Must have high school diploma and/or relative experience working with children, and at least one year of college
• Knowledge and ability to plan, develop, administer, and supervise youth activities
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public
• Must be cooperative, dedicated, reliable, patient, and mature
• Must be First-Aid and CPR certified by the beginning of camp

After notification of hire, the following will be required:

• Social Security card
• Photo ID
• Certification of bank deposit slip
• CPR and First-Aid certification
• Criminal history record check, including fingerprinting

Please contact Debbie Heron, Director of Youth Programs, at (703) 390-6163 or at Deborah.Heron@fairfaxcounty.gov
 

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