Child and Youth Program Leader

U.S. Department of the Navy; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The CYP Leader - CDC position provides developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. The incumbent mentors CY Program Assistants and reports to a supervisor for guidance on assignments.

Qualified candidates will know developmentally appropriate practices, laws for child protection, and how to plan, schedule, and lead teams while communicating effectively in English.

Qualifications

• Experience with developmentally appropriate programming for 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Knowledge of laws governing child abuse prevention and reporting.
• Ability to train CY staff on varied issues including health and safety.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized developmental care and instruction in CY programs.
• Mentor and guide CY Program Assistants and staff.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate program activities and schedules.

Skills

Developmentally appropriate programs

Child & youth development principles

Child abuse prevention knowledge

Program planning & scheduling

Leadership & mentoring

Emergency response ability

Curriculum development

English communication

Job description

CYP LEADER - CDC

Incumbent provides appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the CY Program Assistants. The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex, nonroutine problems encountered.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

• 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.