Supervisory Program Specialist (CYS) NF-03

U.S. Army; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army is seeking a CYS Supervisory Program Specialist for McNair Child Development Center in Fort Cavazos. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with care standards, and managing programs that address children's developmental needs. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with supervisory experience in child services. Candidates with experience in Army Child & Youth Services will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in child/youth facility programs.
• Experience managing a classroom setting.
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CYS direct care staff and maintain child ratios.
• Assist with recruitment and staff evaluations.
• Plan and implement activities for children and youth.

Skills

Supervising caregivers

Communication skills

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field

Job description

This position is located at McNair Child Development Center (CDC) Fort Cavazos, TX

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.

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Duties

1. Serves as a CYS Supervisory Program Specialist with responsibility for supervising CYS direct care staff (minimum of 8 ratios of children in a Child Development Center (Ages 0-5) or 6 ratios of children/youth in a School-Age Program or Youth).
2. Prepares work schedules to meet ratio and group size requirements. Provides program oversight and accountability. Monitors and analyzes adult/participant ratio sheets to ensure proper staffing and children supervision at all times.
3. Assists with recruitment and selection of caregiving staff utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions. Supervises and evaluates employees based on established performance standards. Ensures timely submission of personnel actions.
4. Assists directors and training specialists to plan, coordinate, and implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth.
5. Acts as Assistant Director or Director in their absence up to 20% of the time. May work in additional CYS facilities for management oversight during evening or weekend openings.

Requirements

1. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
2. Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
3. Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
4. Must have current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
5. A one-year probationary period may be required.
6. Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training, and demonstrated on-the-job competency are required. Travel to on and off post locations is required.
7. May be subject to irregular hours, evening, and/or weekends.
8. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
9. Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
10. The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.

Qualifications

Qualification 1: Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 semester hours in fields appropriate to the position, such as child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, or special education.

OR

Qualification 2: A combination of education and experience, including courses equivalent to a major in a relevant field plus appropriate experience or additional coursework providing knowledge comparable to that acquired through a four-year course of study.

In addition to the above, candidates must possess:

1. Experience supervising or leading caregivers within child/youth facility-based programs.
2. Experience managing a classroom setting within child and youth programs.
3. Experience implementing and overseeing a structured child and youth program curriculum.
4. Demonstrated verbal communication skills through training, presentations, meetings with parents and/or staff.

Highly Preferred Criteria: Candidates with prior experience as a Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant in Army Child & Youth Services and experience with Teaching Strategies Gold are highly preferred. This experience must be reflected on your resume. Applicants meeting these criteria will be prioritized in the referral process.