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USAJOBS · 6 months ago

Child and Youth Program Leader (New Hire/Rehire Incentive bonus offered)

Key West, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.60/hr - $26.75/hr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Child and Youth Program Leader to provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. The incumbent will mentor CY Program Assistants and oversee daily activities while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provides direct care and instruction to children and youth (6 weeks to 18 years) in addition to guidance, assistance, and mentoring for CY Program Assistants

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 helping lower-level CY Program Assistants translate 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

Plans activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth

Continually reviews activities and plans for appropriateness

Works with T&C Specialist, supervisor, and the CY Program Assistants to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth

Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program

Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements

Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills

Recommends to the T&C Specialist and CY Program Assistants 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

Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules

Makes suggestions about improvements to the activity areas

Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies

Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities

Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation command policies, guidance, and standards

Maintains control of and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth

Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions

Oversees arrival and departure of children and youth

Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events

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

Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns and uses the information in planning

Assists CY Program Assistants with assessment tasks when needed

Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent

Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs

Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Child development knowledgeProgram planning skillsLeadershipMentoringEmergency response abilityCurriculum development abilityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age

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

Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations

Ability to train employees on variety of issues to include recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse, etc

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

Completion of DOD Standardized Module Training AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level

A minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level

Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply

Benefits

Annual and Sick Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave).

Paid Holidays - 11 Per Year

Medical (vision included) and Dental Insurance

NAF Retirement Plan

401K Savings Investment Plan with employer match up to 3%

Long Term Disability Plan remove line for RPT

Basic life insurance with optional life and spouse/dependent coverage

Medical savings account (FSA)

Daycare discount

Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants, Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange**Employer sponsored childcare benefit available! The discount will apply to children enrolled in a Child Development Center, School Age Care Program, or Family Child Care Program. The discount is for any installation full-time, part-time, and flexible staff member working minimum of 15 hours per week. Direct Care employees will receive a 100 percent discount for one child. Management and Support Staff will receive a 50 percent discount for one child. For all eligible CYP employees.