Community Youth Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location : 41 Horse Landing Road, King William, VA
Job Type: Part-Time Regular
Job Number: 202604
Department: Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (Grant)
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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General Description
Under general supervision, this non-exempt position provides structured mentoring and individualized academic, social, and behavioral support to youth within a multi-tiered system of support. This is a grant funded position and continued employment is contingent upon funding. Reports to the Director of Community Connections.
Essential Functions
Deliver individualized coaching, problem-solving assistance, and skill-building interventions tailored to meet the unique needs of each youth, fostering personal development, and positive behavior change.
Systematically track and document youth school attendance, academic performance, behavioral progress, and participation in community activities; use data to inform interventions; and ensure active engagement with both school and community.
Actively support and encourage youth participation in extracurricular and community events, programs, and activities that promote social development, leadership, and positive peer interaction.
Communicate with program supervisors, school personnel, and community partners to ensure alignment of efforts, share updates on youth progress; and collaborate on strategies for supporting youth success.
Perform in-home and school visits to engage with youth and their families, building rapport and trust; use visits to provide direct support, address concerns, and strengthen relationships between youth, their families, and the community.
Ensure the confidentiality of all youth information, managing sensitive information with the utmost care and in accordance with privacy and legal guidelines associated with youth.
Assist with the monitoring and coordination of additional services offered within the Community Connections Program ensuring an integrated approach to supporting youth and families.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required Knowledge
§ Youth Development Principles - Knowledge of the stages of youth development, including physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Apply this knowledge to tailor interventions that support youth at various stages of development, fostering positive growth and behavior changes.
§ Community Resources and Services - Knowledge and awareness of local community programs, services, and organizations that can provide youth and families with additional support, such as mental health services, recreational activities, and after-school programs.
§ Confidentiality and Legal Compliance - Knowledge of laws and regulations regarding confidentiality, especially those related to juveniles and minors (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA).
Required Skills
§ Judgment/Decision Making - Ability to use logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
§ Communication - Excellent ability to communicate, listen to and understand directions, information, and ideas presented verbally and in writing, which may include the preparation of detailed reports including numerical information and statistics. Ability to manage a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential manner.
§ Time Management - Plans and organizing daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology and estimated schedules.
Required Abilities
§ Build Relationships & Trust - Ability to establish rapport with youth and families from diverse backgrounds, building relationships based on trust and open communication.
§ Adaptability - Ability to remain flexible and adaptable in dynamic situations. Youth may experience setbacks or changes in behavior, and the ability to adjust interventions and approaches to meet evolving needs is crucial.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

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Do you have a current driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

Required Question