Program Specialist (Child and Family Wellbeing Services)

Northern Virginia Family Service; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Specialist to enhance family wellbeing services. This role involves coordinating family programs, leading group sessions, and collaborating with community partners to reduce child abuse risks and foster resilience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social work or child welfare, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to trauma-informed practices. Join a team that values each member's contribution and strives to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families in Northern Virginia. If you are passionate about supporting children and families, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in social work or child welfare.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills required.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to engage diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate family programs and oversee logistics.
• Facilitate group sessions and outreach activities.
• Analyze program data and support program improvements.

Skills

Child Welfare Knowledge

Parent Education

Social Work Experience

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Conflict Resolution

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Basic Technological Skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

College Coursework Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Program Specialist (Child and Family Wellbeing Services)

Job Category: Child Family Wellbeing Services

Requisition Number: PROGR001956

Posted: April 15, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Locations

Fairview, VA
3110 Fairview Park Drive
Suite 500
Falls Church, VA 22042, USA

Gateway Drive, VA
4090 Gateway Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030, USA

Working at Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS’ breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At NVFS, we value every team member’s contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer, E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.

Join the NVFS Family: We are looking to hire a Program Specialist to join the NVFS Child and Family Wellbeing Services team! As the Family Program Specialist, you will provide oversight and coordination for Family Programs family groups series and family coaching. In this position, you will collaborate and coordinate with contractors, community members and liaisons, and staff in the facilitation of work with families to:

• Decrease the risk of child abuse and neglect within families
• Increase child resiliency
• Integrate family engagement initiatives within child abuse prevention model
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across programs to increase impact

Benefits and Compensation: We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

This position has a minimum starting salary of low 50s.

In this role, you will:

• Strengthen the development and implementation of family engagement programs
• Coordinate program logistics, oversee participant recruitment and enrollment process; handle parent inquiries; secure required materials; maintain up-to-date contact lists; coordinate program scheduling and implementation for group series and parent coaching.
• Facilitate and lead group sessions and work collaboratively with contracted facilitators.
• Participate in recruiting and coordinating programs, volunteers, and contractors as needed.

Enhance recognition of family programs and build connections that create access points for volunteer and participant recruitment

• Conduct outreach activities and develop relationships with current and potential partners.
• Attend relevant programs, trainings, and seminars for professional development and networking.
• Facilitate and implement presentations throughout Northern Virginia to increase awareness and participation in family support group programs.
• Coordinate with CASA Volunteer coordinator when appropriate.
• Participate in volunteer and community engagement activities, including tabling events.

Provide goal-oriented leadership and operational support to the Family Programs team

• Oversee program data collection and reporting, participate in the application and compliance of grants.
• Analyze program data and identify trends impacting service delivery, regularly communicate with supervisor to provide timely reports and suggest program or policy improvements.
• Support a small team of staff and contractors.
• Work closely with supervisor to ensure data integrity, program fidelity on outcomes and performance.
• Participate in committees and/or special projects for the benefit of the organization.

Other

• Participate in regular supervision with supervisor and provide regular updates.
• Remain current on knowledge of standards and other program-related information.
• Enter data for record keeping and reporting to meet relevant guidelines.
• Must uphold the organization’s child protection policies and codes of conduct, and be responsible for:
• Discussing sensitive issues, particularly around child abuse and child sexual abuse.
• Learning and understanding the impact of childhood trauma.
• Learning and utilizing trauma-informed approaches with both colleagues and clients.
• Learning and understanding child protection content including signs & indicators of abuse, definitions of abuse, grooming behaviors, and responding to disclosure.
• Sharing child protection concerns through the Agency’s internal process and/or with appropriate child protection authorities. All employees are considered mandated reporters of child maltreatment.

Your Background: We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.

• High School graduate or GED; college coursework preferred.
• Two (2) years’ related work experience in social work, parent education, child welfare or human services.
• Experience working with or providing services to children and families.
• Willingness to develop in-depth knowledge of parenting skills and child development; commitment to trauma-informed, resiliency-focused, strengths-based, family-focused strategies that embrace and respect families.
• Willingness to develop strong presentation and facilitation skills in both a virtual and in-person setting, with an understanding of parent education and working with adult and youth learners.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and independently, while balancing competing priorities.
• Appreciation for and ability to capitalize on diversity; cultural sensitivity and ability to engage and support diverse cultural and socioeconomic communities.
• Self-motivated professional able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to identify conflicts and address them through positive conflict resolution strategies.
• Oral and written fluency in English required; Spanish language fluency required. Additional language skills always welcome.
• Proficiency in usage of basic technological tools including laptops/computers, email, phones, and internet required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks required upon hire.
• Must have reliable transportation to conduct client visits as needed and visit other designated community locations.
• May be called upon to work beyond normal working hours.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Computer-Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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