Youth Prevention Specialist (Social Services ...

Salary : $65,474.66 - $109,124.29 Annually Location : FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA Job Type: FT Hourly W BN Job Number: 26-00339 Department: Family Services Opening Date: 02/28/2026 Closing Date: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade: S23 Posting Type: Open to General Public Job AnnouncementThis position includes a signing bonus of $2,500 (full-time) for new county hires. The Division of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) of the Department of Family Services (DFS) is seeking a Youth Prevention Specialist to promote awareness and programming to the public and professionals about sexual and domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking targeted to youth. This is an exciting time to join DSVS as we recently completed our strategic plan and refreshed our mission, vision, and values to align with the DFS Mission, Vision, and Values and the One Fairfax Policy. We invite you to learn more about DFS and its Mission, Vision, and Values, by clicking here. To learn more about One Fairfax, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax-An Introduction to Key Concepts video by clicking here and visit the One Fairfax webpage here. The Youth Education and Outreach Specialist II is a member of Prevention, Education and Coordination Services. This position is grant funded and specializes in programming and awareness on healthy relationships, dating violence, and sexual violence prevention with youth, teen, and young adult populations. Duties and responsibilities of the Youth Prevention Specialist include: Provides technical and professional level support to administer education and outreach programming Teaches youth, parents of youth, and county and non-profit partners who work with youth, on topics related to healthy relationships, safety, and healthy coping skills Develops and implements tools to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, monitor goals, and makes recommendations for changes Collaborates with team members to implement a comprehensive training and education strategy based on best practices Develops and presents curriculum for youth and parents of youth on sexual and domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking Assists with coordination awareness activities (i.e., Teen Dating Violence Awareness month) and develops promotional materials and resources Conducts needs assessments relevant to service area (e.g., at-risk and underserved youth) Develops and maintains a working knowledge of learning theory for youth Networks and develops contacts, and builds strong, professional relationships with youth serving professionals, school staff, and community leaders Maintains partnerships with community groups, county agencies, and others to implement youth-related programming Contributes to division, unit, and program measures and assists with submission of grant reports Serves as point of contact to process requests for educational/prevention/outreach activities targeted to youth Represents DSVS on committees, local and regional meetings, events, etc. Participates in the development and adherence of DSVS goals, objectives, policies, and procedures Provides hospital accompaniment and after-hours coverage on a rotational basis. Provides crisis line coverage as needed. Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and mission of DFS Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence, teen dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking Knowledge of the psychosocial development of youth, teens, and young adults Knowledge of best practice teaching and learning modalities for youth, teens, and young adults Knowledge of federal law and local policies and practices related to domestic and sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking Ability to perform safety, risk and needs assessment, interview, counsel, and refer clients/customers to other resources as needed Ability to apply critical thinking, knowledge and research Ability to schedule and manage workload sufficiently to meet deadlines Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of client/customer information Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals As per grant funding, candidate must speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish to be able to perform job duties and communicate to Spanish speaking community without access to a translator. Candidate must pass the following: Successful completion of Language Proficiency Testing. Knowledge of current social service problems and methods/approaches to address issues; Knowledge of regulations and guidelines relating to the assigned area of social service specialization; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of client information; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals; Ability to schedule and manage workload sufficiently to meet deadlines. Notes: Oral and written Spanish literacy is required per grant funding. A passing grade on a proficiency test is required. This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster). Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however, evening and/or weekend work for program activities as well as being part of an on-call rotation for Hospital Accompaniment and After Hours are required. Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in human services field OR minimum of a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia). CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services check, driving record to the satisfaction of the employer. Oral and written Spanish literacy is required per grant funding. A passing grade on a proficiency test is required. BONUS ELIGIBILITY: Positions within this classification that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Social Work At least 2 years of experience working within the human services field with youth, teens, and youth adults. Experience providing education to youth. At least 2 years of experience in collaboration with and development of partnerships. At least 2 years of experience with community engagement, conducting outreach, and delivery of trainings and presentations. At least 1 year of experience working within the domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking field. Experience providing services to people impacted by domestic and/or sexual violence , stalking, and human trafficking. Experience working with a diverse multicultural population. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to navigate through and make decisions in stressful and crisis situations. Ability to use audiovisual equipment. Ability to use automated technology. Employee may be required to lift up to 35 lbs .Mobility to attend meetings at various county locations. Work requires performing tasks with risks of secondary traumatic stress (STS). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview, Spanish proficiency test, and may include exercise. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-JY1 Merit Positions Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!) Paid Holidays Contributory Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Continuous Learning Opportunities Commuter Benefits Accounts NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year. No benefits 01 What is the highest level of education that you have completed? Less than 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree 02 Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply. Psychology Social work Education Counseling Human services Other (related field) Other (non-related field) Not Applicable 03 If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable". 04 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 05 Are you proficient in Spanish and English? Yes No 06 How many years of full-time equivalent professional appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC40-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia) do you possess? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 07 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working within the human services field with youth, teens, and young adults? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 08 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in collaboration with and development of partnerships? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 09 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have with community engagement, conducting outreach, and delivery of trainings and presentations? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 10 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have within the fields of domestic and sexual violence, teen dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 11 Do you have experience providing services to people impacted by domestic and/or sexual violence, teen dating violence, stalking, or human trafficking? Check all that apply. Teen-dating violence Child/teen sexual violence Adult sexual violence Adult domestic violence Human trafficking Stalking None of the above 12 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have providing some form of education to youth? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 13 How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have working with a diverse multicultural population? None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years 14 Please select the job duties in which you have at least one year of professional experience. Check all that apply. Planning, coordinating and implementing evidenced-based prevention and/or early intervention programs targeted to youth Conducting presentations and trainings Public speaking Collaborating with partners, subject-matter experts, etc. to plan, promote and implement events and programs to benefit/educate youth Developing measurement tools to gather data on the effectiveness of education and outreach activities Developing curricula Developing a variety of written materials, e.g. brochures, handouts, announcements, etc. for community outreach and advocacy Answering a 24-Hour crisis Hotline None of the above 15 Are you proficient in any of the following Microsoft Office Suite applications? Check all that apply. Outlook (Composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organizing email messages into folders; managing contacts; scheduling appointments & meetings, managing tasks) Word (Knowledge of common functions such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; indenting paragraphs; using tabs and tables; inserting a hard page break; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; adding comments and tracking changes) PowerPoint (Creating a template and working with a design template; working with graphics, animation and multimedia; building interactive presentations using hyperlinks) Excel (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents; creating and modifying pivot tables; using formulas and links to other cells/worksheets) None of the above Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04