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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Youth Program Specialist, NF-05

Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $132K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Youth Program Specialist to ensure youth programs conform to federal laws and DoD and Army policies. The role involves regulatory oversight of programs serving youth aged 11-18, developing training, and assisting with program implementation and evaluation.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a Youth Program Specialist and recognized subject matter expert within HQ IMCOM G9, CYS Programs

Ensures youth programs conform to all applicable federal laws; DoD and Army policy and standards; and with the most current applicable industry practices

Responsible for providing regulatory oversight to CYS programs serving youth 11-18 years

Develops training and assists Garrison youth programs to implement and integrate 4-H and Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) curricula

Assists Garrisons in implementing self-assessment tools such as the Army's Youth Program Environmental Rating Scale (YPERS)

Communicates program's strategic key messages through written and visual mediums such as information and staff papers, slides, reports, flyers and brochures

Develops and revises operational guidance to assist professional staff in carrying out their assigned duties in areas such as: Budget, personnel management, youth accountability, staffing and ratio management, staff observations, training, and customer service

Applies professional knowledge to review and implement DoD and Army youth program guidance through IMCOM Directorates (IDs) and Garrisons

Develops draft program materials and updates to operational guidance

Provides technical assistance, coordination, and maintenance of staff credentials, program planning, accreditation/certification, and communication initiatives

Recommends program changes based on trend analysis, research findings, and assessed needs

Works cooperatively with other CYS Services branches and staff to ensure general effectiveness and consistency with current youth development and educational philosophy, objectives of the program, and policies of the organization

Coordinates ID and Army Teen Panels

Provides assistance to IDs and Garrisons to plan and execute Youth Leadership Forums (YLF) by ensuring program content is relevant and up-to-date

Facilitates teen group sessions during YLF and assists youth in preparation of briefings to senior leadership

Develops contract specifications to include acquisition plans and statements of work for program materials and services

Serves as primary POC and contract representative for BGCA and other youth community outreach programs

Qualification

Program administrationCurriculum developmentFinancial managementYouth program oversightPolicy interpretationCommunication skillsLeadership experienceStaff trainingEvaluating program effectivenessYouth development knowledge

Required

All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package

Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating

Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted

Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States

Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position

A bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in special education, human development, elementary/secondary education, youth recreation, K-12 physical education, youth sports and fitness/kinesiology, youth recreation, or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child psychology, sociology of the family, developmental psychology, social work with youth/family emphasis); OR

Completion of 24 semester hours in coursework as indicated above, plus additional related coursework or experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study

Candidate must possess program administration experience which included the management and delivery of large facility-based youth programs (i.e., Middle School/Teen Centers, and/or School Age Care facilities) or installation Family Child Care (FCC) Programs

This experience must have included: Leadership experience; financial management; personnel management; curriculum development and implementation; conducting staff training; and evaluating program effectiveness and youth development outcomes against applicable standards, policies, and procedures

Must have experience in implementing 4-H and/or Boys and Girls Clubs of America curricula

Must have experience interpreting policy and drafting operational guidance

Demonstrated communication skills sufficient to provide formal written and verbal presentations to leaders at the general officer/SES level

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment

Meet T1 qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position

Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check

One year probationary period may be required

A valid passport may be required for overseas travel

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred

At least one year of experience as a CYS coordinator, CYS administrator (with responsibility for multiple programs), lead training specialist, youth training specialist, or program operations specialist

Experience working in CYS programs at the region/directorate, major command, HQ, or equivalent level

A master's degree or higher in a discipline indicated above