Remote Youth Programs Coordinator

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington County DHS is seeking a Program Specialist to support the Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau and APCYF/TNB initiatives. The role acts as a central connector among County agencies, schools, youth, nonprofits, and residents, coordinating meetings, input processes, and program activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and demonstrate strong communication, facilitation, and trauma-informed care skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or substitution with additional experience.
• Experience in community/multidisciplinary development and coordination, facilitation, training, or program management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for APCYF and TNB with County agencies, schools, nonprofits, and residents.
• Ensure compliance with funding rules and program evaluation standards.
• Plan APCYF and TNB meetings, trainings, and events with agendas and logistics.
• Design community input processes (listening sessions, surveys) to inform priorities.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting for youth wellbeing indicators.
• Develop and execute communication strategies (newsletters, social media, presentations).
• Coordinate youth-led projects for TNB, ensuring inclusive, trauma-informed programming.
• Collaborate with Behavioral Health Wellness Team to align prevention messaging; supervise Data Specialist.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team player

Trauma-informed care

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Community Planning, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Gender Studies or related field

Job description

Arlington County DHS is seeking a Program Specialist to support the Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau and APCYF/TNB initiatives. The role acts as a central connector among County agencies, schools, youth, nonprofits, and residents, coordinating meetings, input processes, and program activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and demonstrate strong communication, facilitation, and trauma-informed care skills.