Program Specialist (Project Insight)

Salary : $59,450.00 - $69,880.50 Annually
Location : Williamsburg, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 110PS-2158
Department: Colonial Juvenile Services Commission
Division: CS-PSYCHOLOGICAL SVCS PROGRAM
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description


Performs a variety of administrative and supervisory responsibilities for the Juvenile Services Project Insight Program. Coordinates and implements community service hours and law-related educational programs through Project Insight; interviews youth and their families and explains program rules; coordinates community service work opportunities at worksites and coordinates and assigns the law related educational sessions for youth and monitors their compliance. Collects and accounts for user fees from parents and participants if applicable. In addition, assists in recruiting for additional work sites. Ensures all reporting requirements comply with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Maintains a collaborative working relationship with numerous agencies.

Coordinates and implements Project Insight programs, such as community service, and law related educational programs; conducts meetings with youth and their families; explains the contract process, rules and regulations, and possible work site; processes notifications of placement and work site evaluations; maintains statistical records; schedules videos and pre and post tests; processes confirmation/termination letters; monitors youth, and ensures adherence to schedules, rules, guidelines, and judicial mandates; checks written assignments for completeness and accuracy; initiates and maintains individualized files.


Mediates disputes and resolves conflicts between youth and parents, and work sites.


Develops, organizes, and implements new programs and courses such as law-related educational programs; develops related forms as service needs dictate.


Initiates purchases and monitors expenditures; gathers data and prepares statistical analysis and special reports.


Assists with updates of Project Insight Program Manuals.


Ensures compliance with DJJ mandates relating to ongoing contractual agreements between the work sites and the County of York; ensures background forms are completed and forwarded to the appropriate agency in a timely manner; maintains individual files for each work site.


Assists in recruiting worksites, oversees the work of Project Specialists assigned to GAP (Group Assignment Project), participates in presentations to community, civic and religious groups. Appears in court and presents testimony.


Collects and accounts for user fees from parents/guardians of participants. Attends training sessions on topics related to program area.


Confers with Court Services Unit Probation Officers to discuss problems and special circumstances.


Attends division and department staff meetings.
Minimum Qualifications


Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by additional college level course work, and 3 to 5 years of experience in human services work.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.
Supplemental Information


Some knowledge of counseling procedures and techniques with socially and emotionally maladjusted children.
Some knowledge of interviewing techniques and procedures. Some knowledge of child and adolescent psychology.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to exercise good judgment and resourcefulness in meeting Difficult non-routine problems and situations, and ability to plan and carry out work effectively.
The earliest start date for this position is July 13, 2026.
Physical Demands


Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a calculator, automobile, etc. Work is sedentary in nature.


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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
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Which best describes your level of education?

• No Diploma/GED
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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List the major field of study in which you received your degree. If this does not apply to your level of education, type "N/A".
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How many years of experience do you have working in the human services field?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in the supervision of juveniles?

• No experience
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• Experienced
• Expert

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Which of the following best describes your level of experience in working with socially and emotionally maladjusted youth?

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• Experienced
• Expert

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How many years of experience do you have administering programs related to juvenile justice, community services, or social services?

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• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

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How many years of experience do you have in program policy analysis and strategic planning related to juvenile services or community-based programs?

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• 2 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

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Have you ever held an administrative position in a community services/juvenile services division for a government agency?

• Yes
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Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?

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Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee(County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Are you able to comply with these provisions?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

• Yes
• No

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Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
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