Youth Team Leader

Hampton Roads Community Action Program; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 45,734 - 47,622; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Hampton Roads Community Action Program in Newport News seeks a Youth Team Leader to design and oversee innovative before- and after-school programming for youth. You will coordinate weekly activities aligned with the agency's curriculum and manage data reporting from client databases to identify gaps.

The role requires detail orientation, strong organization, and the ability to generate reliable reports. Travel to partner sites and occasional early morning or weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred.
• Experience with program eligibility evaluation.
• Strong data-reporting skills using client databases.

Responsibilities

• Document daily activities and attendance.
• Facilitate weekly youth workshops at schools and satellite sites.
• Conduct monthly meetings with parents to ensure wrap-around services.
• Create and maintain community partnerships and coalitions.
• Complete intake and determine eligibility for enrolled youth.
• Operate a motor vehicle for work activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent work

Team player

Report generation

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS preferred

Tools

EmpowOR

MS Office

Job description

Newport News, United States | Posted on 07/30/2026

Reports To: Director of Program Innovation andTransformation

FLSA Status: E xempt

Salary: $ 45,734- $47,622 (based on experience)

Reviewed: 07/22/2026

FUNDING NOTICE: Position will be reviewed by March 31 st annually to determine funding availability in the new fiscal year beginningJuly 1 st annually.

Schedule subject to change with some early morning,evening, and weekend work as assigned by the supervisor.

SUMMARY

The Hampton Roads Community Action Program servesmore than 7,000 individuals or 10,000 households annually through its 23+programs and services.The Team Leaderwill create innovative before and after school programming for youth. Dutiesinclude coordinating weekly programming that aligns with the agency’scurriculum provided by its various funding sources.The Youth Team Leader must bedetail-oriented, organized, and able to generate reports from multiple clientdatabases to analyze and report data deficiencies recorded/not recorded byagency staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties within the scope of this position may be assigned.

• Documentdaily activities and attendance using HRCAP Client Management System - EmpowOR, following: client intakes, pre-assessment PKBS-2, Drug Abuse Screening Test, DASTT19, self-sufficiency assessment at entry into program, for ongoing periodicevaluation, and at exit of program.
  
• Facilitate weekly youth workshops held atvarious middle and high schools and other satellite offices.
  
• Conductmonthly meetings with parents to HRCAP ensure wrap-around services are utilizedactivities.
  
• Serve asa liaison to the HRCAP Project Discovery Advisory Committee and other agencycoalitions.
  
• Createand maintain community partnerships.
  
• Participatesin outreach/workshop/consultation services in the community.
  
• Completeintakes, determine eligibility, and maintain files on all enrolled youth.
  
• Maintainscurrent listing community resources.
  
• Operatesa motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
  
• Performsgeneral/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, entering data into computer, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
  
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
  
• Performsother related duties as required.
  

SKILLS REQUIRED

include the following. Other skills within the scope of thisposition may be assigned.

• Helpsestablish performance measures and monitors outputs and outcomes.
  
• Comprehensiveunderstanding of data systems, including tracking, reporting, monitoring,customer satisfaction, and evaluation.
  
• Abilityto work independently, take initiative and be an effective team member.
  
• High-levelcommunication and interpersonal skills a must.
  
• Exceptionaltime management skills with ability to multitask; ability to work well underpressure, prioritize workload, and meet tight deadlines.
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

YouthCounselors and other assigned positions/contractors.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition tocomplying with the guidelines for all associates:

Comply with allFederal, State and Local regulatory standards and procedures.

Ensure that allassociates are trained in HRCAP’s Safety Policies, Rules and Regulations;trained for the jobs they will be performing; trained for the equipment theywill be using; and understand the potential safety hazards in their work area.

Ensure thatapplicable personal protective equipment is available, in proper operatingcondition, and used for each job performed.

Ensure thatequipment is in safe operating condition and that all safe guards are in place.

Constantly monitorthe work area, conduct periodic safety inspections of your area and takeimmediate corrective action when work areas and/or practices are deemed to beunsafe or deficiencies are found.

Conductaccident/incident/near miss investigations in a prompt and thorough manner andinitiate procedures to prevent reoccurrence.

Immediately reportaccidents/incidents/near misses to Human Resources and the department director.

Be accountable forall staff who are out on lost time accidents and actively initiate light dutyreturn to work as soon as possible.

Be accountable forthe failure of all staff who fail to follow safety rules and regulations, andacceptable work practices.

Disciplinethose who disregard safe work practices and procedures.

INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY

This associate mayhave access to Confidential Information (CI) and is required to be familiarwith the HRCAP’s Privacy policy related to the handling of CI, and follow allrelated procedures required to protect the privacy and security of CI.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential duty to a high standard. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/orability required.Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Currentstate driver’s license, proof of current auto insurance coverage, satisfactorydriving record and working vehicle required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BA/BSpreferred.
• Experiencewith program eligibility evaluation.
• Mustpossess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license
• Criminalrecord check and fingerprints, negative Tuberculin Tine screening test or avalid chest X-ray within 10 working days of conditional offer, and drivingrecord required for employment
• Adeptat networking, building relationships, and community engagement
• Abilityto work across the organization to deliver solutions that meet internal andexternal objectives

• o 10days of annual leave per year (accrued bi-weekly) for the first five years
• o Sickleave accrued at 5 hours per pay period
• o 1paid day off annually for your birthday
• o Medical,dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents
• o HRCAPcovers 75% of health insurance premiums
• o Coveragebegins the first of the month after hire
• o Pre-taxpremium deductions via Section 125 Plan
• o 403(b)retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year ofservice

Additional details are provided inthe HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.