Supervisory Program Specialist (CYS) NF-03

DLA Careers; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supervisory Program Specialist to oversee Child and Youth Services. This full-time role involves supervising staff, managing schedules, and coordinating activities for children and youth. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in supervision and communication. This position offers career growth and access to federal employee benefits.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus: $1,000

Retention bonus: $1,500

Tuition assistance

Childcare discounts

Qualifications

• Experience supervising caregivers and managing classroom settings.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CYS direct care staff and ensure proper ratios.
• Prepare work schedules and oversee program accountability.
• Coordinate activities to meet developmental needs.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Job description

Supervisory Program Specialist (CYS) NF-03

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Summary

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

Duties

1. Supervise CYS direct care staff, ensuring proper ratios and group sizes in Child Development Centers (Ages 0-5) or Youth Programs.
2. Prepare work schedules, oversee program accountability, and monitor staffing to ensure children are supervised at all times.
3. Assist with recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of caregiving staff, ensuring timely personnel actions.
4. Coordinate and implement activities and special events to meet the developmental needs of children and youth.
5. Act as Assistant Director or Director in their absence and provide management oversight for evening or weekend operations as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of appointment.
• Must have a valid Social Security Card and be enrolled in Direct Deposit.
• Meet all qualification, eligibility, physical, and background requirements.
• Provide a current health assessment, including immunizations per Army and DoD policies.
• Complete all pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation and the Crime Control Act.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree (or higher) with at least 24 semester hours in relevant fields such as child development, early childhood education, or behavioral sciences.

Or

A combination of relevant coursework (equivalent to a major) plus appropriate experience or additional coursework providing comparable knowledge.

In addition, candidates must have experience supervising caregivers, managing classroom settings, implementing structured curricula, and demonstrating strong verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Management can assign staff to various locations as needed.

Area of Consideration

Within a 50-mile radius of New Cumberland, PA, including eligible military spouses and separated military personnel.

Application Process

Manual applications are available through the NAF Human Resources. Submit all documentation by the deadline.

Benefits and Incentives

• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 (requires training completion and 30 days employment).
• Retention bonus: $1,500 after 12 months.
• Referral bonus, tuition assistance, childcare discounts, access to commissaries and exchanges, and various federal employee benefits.

Additional Details

• Full-time, benefits-eligible position with a minimum of 40 hours/week.
• Opportunities for career growth and access to on-base facilities.

Job Level and Employment Type

• Mid-Senior level
• Full-time