Supervisory Program Specialist (CYS) NF-03

U.S. Department of Defense; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a CYS Supervisory Program Specialist for supervising childcare staff and ensuring compliance with program standards. This role involves preparing staff schedules, monitoring child ratios, and coordinating activities for children aged 0-5. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, pass background checks, and have a current health assessment. The position may require working irregular hours and travel to various locations.

Benefits

100% childcare fee discount for first child

25% discount for additional children

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Satisfactory performance and demonstrated on-the-job competency required.
• Must pass background checks and health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct care staff to meet child ratio requirements.
• Prepare work schedules for staffing needs.
• Assist in recruitment and evaluation of caregiving staff.
• Coordinate and implement age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Staff recruitment

Program oversight

Communication skills

Job description

This position is located at White Sands Missile Range, NM.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee

• 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.

Duties

• Serves as a CYS Supervisory Program Specialist with responsibility for supervising CYS direct care staff (minimum of 8 ratios of children in a Child Development Center (Ages 0-5) or 6 ratios of children/youth in a School-Age Program or Youth).
• Prepares work schedules to meet ratio and group size requirements; provides program oversight and accountability; monitors and analyzes adult/participant ratio sheets to ensure proper staffing and that children are supervised at all times.
• Assists with recruitment and selection of caregiving staff utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions; supervises and evaluates employees based on established performance standards as required; ensures timely submission of personnel actions.
• Assists directors and training specialist to plan, coordinate, and implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth.
• Acts as Assistant Director or Director in their absence up to 20% of the time; may work in additional CYS facilities to provide management oversight for evening or weekend openings.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para 2, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.
• Must have current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy, including annual influenza vaccinations.
• Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on-the-job competency is required; travel to on and off post locations is required.
• May be subject to irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Travel to on and off post locations is required.