CYS Training Specialist NF-04

US United States Army Installation Management Command; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Army Installation Management Command in Belgium seeks a qualified candidate for a Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) employee childcare role. The position requires a bachelor's degree with CYS-related major study (≥24 semester hours) or equivalent combination, plus specific experience in child and youth programs and training delivery.

The candidate must meet the program-specific education criteria and demonstrate teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with major study in child development (≥24 semester hours) including related behavioral science, childhood education, or other appropriate fields.
• If CDC/FCC/CLEOS - Early Childhood Education, Child Development and/or Elementary Education; if SAS - Early Childhood/Child Development; Youth Development/Elementary/Sencondary Education for Middle School/Teen programs.
• Either QUAL 2: 24 semester hours in an appropriate CYS field plus related work experience comparable to a four-year course of study.
• At least twelve (12) months experience working in child and youth programs.
• At least one year of experience at the same or similar work level.
• Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems, gather data and identify solutions.
• Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Job description

This position is located at Burssels, Belgium.

Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR)Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week:

• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
• Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

(QUAL 1) Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by major study (at least 24 semester hours) in child development (including directly related behavioral science), childhood education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled consistent with:

For positions in CDC, FCC or CLEOS - Early Childhood Education, Child Development and/or Elementary Education.

For positions in SAS - Early Childhood/Child Development; Youth Development; Elementary Education, and/or Secondary Education.

For positions in a Middle School/Teen Program - Youth Development, Elementary Education, and/or Secondary Education.

OR

(QUAL 2) Combination of education and experience as follows: Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in an appropriate CYS field commensurate with the program assigned as indicated above, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described in the fields appropriate to the position. Appropriate experience and course work must be comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four‑year course of study described above.

In addition to meeting one of the requirements above (QUAL 1 or QUAL 2) candidate must possess:

1. At least twelve (12) months experience working in child and youth programs.
2. At least one year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.
3. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
4. Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff.
5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.