Child and Youth Program Leader

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commander, Navy Installations Command seeks a developmental care specialist to design and deliver developmentally appropriate programs for children and youth 6 weeks to 18 years in CY programs. The incumbent will mentor CY Program Assistants, plan curricula, and ensure compliance with federal and state requirements while working under supervision on more complex tasks.

Strong English communication, leadership, and emergency response skills are essential to support program operations across

Qualifications

• Experience in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.
• Knowledge of laws governing detection and prevention of child abuse.
• Ability to train staff on illness recognition and child abuse.
• Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• One year of CY-02 level experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentoring to CY Program Assistants.
• Develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans.
• Coordinate with supervisor on scope of assignments and complex problems.
• Ensure safety and compliance in CY programs.
• Communicate effectively in English with staff and participants.

Skills

Developmentally appropriate programmes

Child/youth development principles

Program planning & scheduling

Leadership & mentoring

Emergency response

English communication

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.