Child and Youth Program Leader in Cornholme

Incumbent provides specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. Provides guidance, assistance, and mentoring for CY Program Assistants. Works under supervision, receiving direction on scope of assignments and complex, nonroutine problems.

Responsibilities

• Mentor
  • Mentors assigned CY Program Assistant team.
  • Works with senior employees to provide instruction and training to lower-level employees.
  • Assists lower-level employees in completing the Standardized Module Training.
  • Assists the Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist in translating professional development training into practice by mentoring, guiding, and role‐modeling.
  • Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.
  • Provides suggestions and makes recommendations to credential practicum candidates.
  • Assists the T&C Specialist with recording observations and charts progress of team members' on‐the‐job skills.
  • Consults frequently with the T&C Specialist for guidance on strategies to further assist team members' professional development efforts.
• Curriculum
  • Plans activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth.
  • Works with T&C Specialist, supervisor, and CY Program Assistants to implement activities and special events that meet physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
  • Incorporates special instructions from parents such as dietary or other needs.
  • Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
  • Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills.
  • Recommends changes and adjustments to activities and plans where necessary to meet unusual situations.
  • Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
  • Arranges for and/or serves appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
• Indoor and Outdoor Environment
  • Prepares, arranges, and maintains indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials.
  • Inventories equipment and recommends replenishment of damaged or missing supplies.
  • Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Interactions & Relationships
  • Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive interactions.
  • Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
• Supervision of Children & Youth
  • Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, NAF Component, and local installation command policies.
  • Maintains control of and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
  • Ensures authorized departure according to written parental instructions.
  • Oversees arrival and departure, and supervises during daily schedule of indoor/outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Parent & Employee Communication
  • Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
  • Participates in conferences with parents, employees, school representatives, and local installation command personnel.
  • Briefs other employees and parents.
• Assessment
  • Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression.
  • Assists CY Program Assistants with assessment tasks when needed.
• Compliance
  • Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
  • Ensures compliance with laws, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Additional duties will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

• This position is a Test Designated Position (TDP); applicant must consent to pre‐employment and random drug testing.
• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint, Tier 1 with Child Care, and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) checks.
• Must successfully pass the E‐Verify employment verification check.
• Must pass a pre‐employment physical, provide immunization evidence, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Ability to complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs for children and youth 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.
• Skills to apply federal and state laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Skill in understanding interests and motivation of individuals and groups in a CYP environment.
• Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
• Skills to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program Assistants.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to train employees on a variety of issues, including recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse.
• Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans/guides.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• One (1) year of experience at the CY‐02 (GSE‐04) level or equivalent displaying knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.

Education

• Completion of DoD Standardized Module Training AND 12 months experience at the CY‐II (GSE‐04) level.
• OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School‐Age (MSA) credential AND 12 months experience at the CY‐II (GSE‐04) level.
• OR A minimum of a 2‐year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, AND 12 months experience at the CY‐II (GSE‐04) level.
• Must provide a copy of your HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts when you apply.
• Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency‐based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you must also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. All federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout employment. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from federal service. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug; a positive drug test will result in withdrawal of the tentative offer and ineligibility for six months.
• All individuals must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes checks of various federal databases and is used to determine suitability. Incumbents will be automatically disqualified for certain convictions or civil adjudications involving child harm or negligence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.