CYS Training Specialist NF-04

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First child 100% discount

Second child 50% discount

Subsequent children 15% discount

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a qualified candidate for the Child and Youth Services division at the New Cumberland, PA location. Resumes should be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience in child development or related behavioral sciences.

Requirements include a bachelors or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related fields, and experience in planning/training for CYS staff.

Qualifications

• At least twelve months experience in child and youth programs.
• Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems, gather data and identify solutions.
• Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize work; analyze problems and identify significant factors.
• Gather relevant data and recognize solutions.
• Plan and conduct training for child and youth staff.
• Communicate effectively in writing and speech.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Training ability

Trainer/Director experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development or related field

Job description

This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's New Cumberland, PA location with the Child and Youth Services Division.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week)

• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount
• Second and Subsequent Child: 50% childcare fee discount
• Subsequent Children: 15% childcare fee discount

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

Combination of education and experience as follows: 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 course work 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:

1. At least twelve (12) months experience working in child and youth programs.

2. 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.

3. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.

4. 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":

• Candidate must have a Bachelor or Master Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• At least (2) years of experience working as a Trainer, Director, or Assistant Director in a Child Development Center or related field.