Out of School Youth Program Specialist

Virginia Community Colleges; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul D. Camp Community College in Southeast Virginia is seeking an Out of School Youth Development Specialist to support 18-24-year-olds with career exploration, immersion, and education planning. The role emphasizes mentorship, community collaboration, and adherence to college policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, engaging youth, and promoting workforce development programs across Franklin and surrounding areas; the position is full-time and contingent on funding.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, counseling, human services, or related field.
• Ability to foster collaborative learning and positive self-esteem.
• Ability to recruit and market programs to youth.
• Strong prioritization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience in case management and maintaining confidential records.
• Ability to interpret policies and ensure compliance.
• Commitment to diversity and cultural awareness.
• Knowledge of local/state support services.
• Experience planning activities and coordinating transportation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Probationary period for new employees.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with 18-24-year-olds to support career exploration.
• Assist youth to graduate high school on-time and prepare for workforce/post-secondary education.
• Model professional and ethical standards; collaborate with staff and schools.
• Promote and support Youth Development Programs.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social work

Counseling

Human services

Multicultural awareness

Oral and written communication

Case management

Program recruitment

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Job description

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Out of School Youth Program Specialist

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code

Role Code 29144-SW

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 04

Position Number

Position Number 277R0010

Agency

Agency Paul D. Camp Community College

Division

Division Paul D. Camp Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Franklin (City) - 620

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $44,192 - $48,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (may vary due to other school events).

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Paul D. Camp Community College is a small 2-year college in Southeast Virginia. Campuses are located in Franklin and Suffolk. There also is a center in Smithfield. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates In transfer and career/technical programs; credit and non-credit workforce services and training for businesses and industries; special interest classes for the community; and summer classes for youth through the Regional Workforce Development Center. A dual enrollment program for high school students, online courses, and developmental studies classes are available at the college as well.

The Out of School Youth Development Specialist will be responsible for establishing a rapport with youth ages 18-24 years old that is conducive to helping participants receive career exploration, career immersion, graduate from high school on-time, workforce/post-secondary education preparation and summer activities; act as a positive role model for participants and model professional and ethical standards; work in a collegial and collaborative manner with peers, Regional Workforce Development staff, local high school personnel and the community at large to promote and support the mission and goals of Youth Development Youth Programs and abide by all Camp Community College’s policies and procedures.

This is a full-time restricted classified position. Continuation of employment is based on funding availability.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in social work, counseling, human services, psychology and/or any equivalent combination of training and/or experience.
• Ability to establish a collaborative, innovative learning environment that encourages participants to develop positive self-esteem and personal and social responsibility.
• Ability to recruit and market programs to youth.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in case management, determining program eligibility, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Ability to interpret and apply policy and procedures to a variety of processes.
• Ability to recognize multicultural perspectives and emphasize the value of cultural diversity.
• Knowledge of local and state support services and agencies.
• Experience planning activities and events, including ordering supplies and arranging transportation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse public.
• *All full-time classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period.

Additional Considerations

Experience working with alternative and at-risk youth in an educational and workforce development settings, with demonstrated knowledge of case management practices, participant engagement, and support service coordination. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills are preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Required Travel As needed by the institution.

Posting Number

Posting Number CLS_4730P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/09/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/30/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.pdc.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Desiree Key

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number [phone]

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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