Neighborhood and Community Services

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

NCS Part-Time Jobs

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.


NCS offers a variety of part-time positions at locations throughout Fairfax County. Explore current opportunities to find more information, including application instructions.

Current Part-Time Opportunities (Year-Round):

Salary: Starting at $17.10 per hour
Status:  Part-time
Location: Pennino Building (12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia 22035)
Schedule: This position is scheduled to work 17 – 30 hours per week, not to exceed 900 hours per calendar year.

Under the supervision of the Food Access Program Manager, performs professional entry level administrative work in key Food Access Program functional areas, with a focus on the Summer Food Service program. Performs professional administrative work that may include a variety of supportive duties as assigned such as: data entry, quality assurance reconciliation, review of invoices, coordination of meal adjustments, reporting, compliance with program regulatory authorities, and submission by required deadlines. Monitors community sites that house programs within the Food Access Program for compliance, in addition to reviewing monitoring reports. Identifies and analyzes operational and/or process problems, working with staff to evaluate alternatives and implement appropriate solutions. Performs related work as required or requested for the benefit of the Food Access Program.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to high school graduation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with electronic records management.
  • Experience working within multiple databases.
  • Experience working within human service environment.
  • Experience working with child care programs.

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. 

Physical Requirements: Work is generally sedentary in nature. However, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

*Note: Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and do not earn leave or receive holiday pay. 

To Apply: Please submit your resume via email to NCSRecruiting@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Position open until filled.

Recreation Leader II (S07) (Part-Time, Non-Merit), Starts at $17.10 per hour

Recreation Leader III (S09) (Part-Time, Non-Merit), Starts at $17.10 per hour

Responsibilities: Plans, prepares, and leads community center activities. Provides leadership and ensures the safety of all center participants. Assists in marketing of programs and outreach to the community. Works up to 17 hours a week and may not work more than 900 hours per calendar year. Must be available to work days, nights, and weekend schedules as needed to support program needs.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation or GED. Experience working with youth, teens, adults, seniors and/ or families. Must be 18 years of age; and 21 years of age for positions working with teens.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working with community recreational programs serving youth, teens, adults, seniors and/or families. Ability to drive a 14-passenger (non-CDL) bus. Bilingual in English and a second language.

Necessary Special Requirements: Appointees to these positions will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driving record check (if applicable to the position) to the satisfaction of the employer. 

Physical Requirements: Position is active in nature. Must be able to monitor and observe the activities of program participants. Regularly moves about or positions self to supervise and interact with participants at their level. Occasionally lifts, transports, positions, push/pulls or moves up to 50 pounds. Must be sufficiently mobile and possess a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of a program participant. Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills as needed and respond to emergency situations. Administrative and supervisory activities will require the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

How to Apply: Attend Open Hire Event or email your resume to Kelly.Naylor@fairfaxcounty.gov for more information.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY: 703-222-7314DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

School Age Program Leader (Human Development Specialist I)   

Show a child you care about their future and be part of their development! NCS offers opportunities for you to make a difference in a child’s life.

Starting pay: $23.37/hour – may increase with applicable job experience

Do you have these qualities for success?

  • Desire to pursue a career path in childhood development and/or teaching with Fairfax County Government
  • Enjoy working with children ranging in age from kindergarten to sixth grade
  • Possess patience, caring, and nurturing skills
  • Interest in providing a child-friendly safe environment
  • Capable of providing age-appropriate instruction
  • Ability to organize activities for children; some with disabilities
  • Interest in building your resume with on-the-job experience for careers in recreation, sports management, therapeutic recreation and education.

Can you commit to these responsibilities and duties?

  • Ability to implement long-term training with programs
  • Develop and apply structured seasonal-themed curriculum
  • Organize activities in creative and performing arts, sports/recreation, and cultural connections
  • Encourage children to learn and socialize with others in the program
  • Promote a positive and rewarding experience for children
  • Reliability and dependability traits
  • Receptive to learning required training and skills to fulfill job needs
  • Ensure a positive and rewarding experience for children

Do you meet these job requirements?

  • Able to work within the Fairfax County Public School schedule
  • Hourly pay starts at $23.37/hour – pay increase with applicable job experience
  • Monday and Friday; plus at least 2 other workdays
  • 30 hours per week/ 40 weeks per year
  • Staggered works shifts (schedules start at 6:45 a.m. and end at 6:15 p.m.)
  • Flexible to work at multiple locations each day/week/month
  • Bilingual skills preferred
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent
  • Current CPR Certified or ability to pass coursework within the first 30 days in the job

If your answers are “YES,” email your resume to Lee.An@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-449-1414, TTY 711 for more information.

School Age Program Substitute (Day Care Center Assistant Teacher)  

Share your special talents and watch children open their eyes to the world! NCS offers opportunities for you to make a difference in a child’s life.

Starting pay: $18.51/hour – may increase with applicable job experience

Are these qualities and interests important to you?

  • Enjoy working with children ranging in ages from kindergarten to sixth grade
  • Patience, caring, and nurturing skills
  • Interest in providing a child-friendly safe environment
  • Capable of providing age-appropriate instruction
  • Ability to organize activities for children; some with disabilities
  • Interest in building your resume with on-the-job experience for careers in recreation, sports management, therapeutic recreation and education, therapeutic recreation and education.
  • Desire to pursue a career path in childhood development

Can you commit to these responsibilities and duties?

Do you meet these job requirements?

  • Able to work within the Fairfax County Public School schedule
  • Hourly pay starts at $18.51/hour – increased pay with applicable job experience
  • Monday and Friday; plus at least 2 other workdays
  • 20 hours per week/ 40 weeks per year (minimum 20 hours per week)
  • Staggered works shifts (schedules start at 6:45 a.m. and end at 6:15 p.m.)
  • Flexible to work at multiple locations each day/week/month
  • Bilingual skills preferred
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent
  • Current CPR Certification or ability to pass coursework within the first 30 days in the job

If your answers are “YES,” email your resume to Rondia Pearson-Prescott@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-449-1414, TTY 711 for more information.

Salary: from $35.57 per hour
Status:  Temporary, Part-time
Location: 12015 Rt. 50 Ste 200 Fairfax, VA 22033
Schedule: This position is scheduled to work an average of 17 per week not to exceed 900 hours per calendar year. There is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours.  Hours are generally within the core county business hours of 8:00am-4:30pm with opportunity for work on evenings and weekends.

Description:  As part of a multidisciplinary team of early intervention providers and case managers, the speech-language pathologist is responsible for screening, evaluating, assessing, and developing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for infants, toddlers, and their families for Part C services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The speech-language pathologist will also be responsible for implementing individualized services using natural learning environment practices.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a master's degree in speech pathology; Plus, one year of experience in speech pathology.

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience working with families, infants, and toddlers, or working with children with special needs.

Special Requirements: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A Tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire. Contingent upon area of assignment, some positions within this class will require a National Provider Identifier.  Virginia licensure and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence required. Certification by Virginia as an Early Intervention Professional will need to be completed prior to start of work.
 

*Note: Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and do not earn leave or receive holiday pay.

To Apply:  Please submit your resume via email to adriana.gallegogomez@fairfaxcounty.gov

 

Position open until filled.

Therapeutic Recreation Leader (Rec Leader III) (S09) (Part-Time, Non-Merit) Starts at $17.10 per hour

Therapeutic Recreation Unit Leader (Therapeutic Rec Leader I) (S13) (Part-Time, Non-Merit) Starts at $19.05 per hour

Therapeutic Recreation Director (Therapeutic Rec Leader II) (S15) (Part-Time, Non-Merit) Starts at $20.91/hour

Responsibilities: Plan and facilitate activities for individuals with varying intellectual and physical disabilities. Provide participant supervision and support. May oversee staff and daily operations of the program. May be required to work nights and weekends to support program needs.

  • Therapeutic Recreation Leader: 
    • Specific responsibilities: Provides participant supervision. Facilitates daily activities and assists with program planning.
  • Therapeutic Recreation Unit Leader: 
    • Specific responsibilities: Oversees designated participants and staff within a program space. Plans and facilitates daily therapeutic activities. 
  • Therapeutic Recreation Director: 
    • Specific responsibilities: In charge of day-to-day operations at a TR program location. Oversees all participants and staff. Assists with participant behavioral support.


Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate. At least 250 hours of experience in recreation or a school setting serving individuals with disabilities. College course work can supplement experience.

Preferred Qualifications: CPR/First Aid certification.

Necessary Special Requirements: Appointees to these positions will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driving record check (if applicable to the position) to the satisfaction of the employer. 

Physical Requirements: Position is active in nature. Must be able to monitor and observe the activities of program participants. Regularly moves about or positions self to supervise and interact with participants at their level. Occasionally lifts, transports, positions, push/pulls or moves up to 50 pounds. Must be sufficiently mobile and possess a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of a program participant. Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills as needed and respond to emergency situations. Administrative and supervisory activities will require the ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

How to Apply: Attend Open Hire Event or email your resume to NCS-TRACERS@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-5532 for more information.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY: 703-222-7314DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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