CYS Training Specialist NF-04.

Obsolete Site; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k / retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Army NAF in Fort Riley is seeking a program supervisor for CDC, SAC, and Youth Services. You will oversee classrooms, equipment, scheduling, curriculum, inclusion, and safety protocols to minimize abuse risks.

You will design and run trainings, evaluate staff, develop parent education resources, and lead inspections with corrective plans. This role emphasizes effective communication and adherence to DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child development, education, or related behavioral science.
• 24 semester hours in a related field may qualify for SAS/CDC/CY
• At least 12 months experience in child and youth programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CDC, SAC, and Youth Services programs to maintain standards and safety.
• Design and run classroom and hands-on trainings; evaluate staff progress.
• Lead inspections, develop corrective plans, and manage program budgets.
• Ensure prompt customer service and compliance with DoD policies.
• Prepare analyses of budget variances and justify funding needs.

Skills

Plan and organize work

Training staff

Oral and written communication

Problem analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development/education

24 semester hours in related field

Job description

Duties

• Ensure CDC, SAC, and Youth Services programs maintain high standards. Oversee classroom environments, equipment, scheduling, curriculum, inclusion, and safety protocols to minimize abuse risks.
• Design and run classroom and hands-on training. Evaluate staff and provider progress quarterly. Develop parent education resources and advocate for proper development practices to parents and leadership.
• Help secure and maintain DoD certification and national accreditation. Lead the training and program portions of inspections, analyze performance scores, and draft corrective plans with management.
• Ensures accurate prompt customer service
• Manages program to budget. Conducts written analyses of budget variances, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is 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.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.
• Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required.
• Travel to on and off post locations required.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy to include annual influenza vaccinations.
• Willing and able to work a schedule that includes days, nights, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

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

Education must have been directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). 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.

OR

• 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 coursework 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 candidate must possess:

• At least twelve (12) months experience working in child and youth programs.
• 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.
• The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
• Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff.5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

• 24 months of Army CYS experience that includes 12 months experience designing, administrating, and conducting adult training.
• Knowledge and experience with the National Associate for the Education of Young children (NAEYC) or Council on Accreditation (COA) process.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.

Additional information

Eligible applicants that apply on or before 9/17 will be sent first for consideration.

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates worldwide.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

Important Information Regarding Access To Certain Federal Facilities

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.