CYP Child and Youth Program Leader

NAVBASE San Diego; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NAVBASE San Diego is seeking a qualified professional to provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years across CY programs. The role includes mentoring CY Program Assistants and working under supervision to handle complex, nonroutine problems.

Candidate should demonstrate KSAs related to developmentally appropriate programming, child development principles, and leadership in a CYP setting, with strong English communication and emergency

Formación

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs for 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Knowledge of child and youth development principles and practices.
• Skills to apply laws on child abuse prevention and reporting.
• Ability to understand interests and motivation in CYP settings.
• Skill in program planning, organizing and scheduling staff.
• Ability to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY staff.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to train employees on health, safety, and abuse recognition.
• Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans.

Responsabilidades

• Provide developmental care and instruction for children aged 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Mentor and guide CY Program Assistants under supervision.
• Plan, organize, and schedule program activities and staff.
• Train employees on health, safety, and recognizing childhood illnesses and abuse.
• Develop curriculum outlines and lesson guides for CY programs.

Conocimientos

Developmental programs

Child development principles

Emergency response

Curriculum planning

Leadership mentoring

English communication

Descripción del empleo

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.