Supervisory Program Specialist (CYS Services) NF-03

U.S. Army; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army is seeking a CYS Supervisory Program Specialist at Fort Irwin Child Development Center. This role involves supervising staff, managing programs, and ensuring compliance with Army standards. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience leading childcare programs. This position offers a significant opportunity to make an impact in the lives of children and youth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

100% discount on childcare fees

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher including 24 semester hours in fields such as child development or early childhood education.
• Experience supervising caregivers or leading child/youth programs.
• Verbal communication skills through presentations and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CYS direct care staff to meet required child ratios.
• Prepare work schedules and monitor staffing levels.
• Plan and implement activities for children and youth.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Program Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Job description

This position is located at Fort Irwin Child Development Center.

ALL CYS staff will be given a 100% discount on their most expensive childcare fee.

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Duties

• 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).
• Prepares work schedules to meet ratio and group size requirements, provides program oversight and accountability, and monitors adult/participant ratio sheets to ensure proper staffing and supervision at all times.
• Assists with recruitment and selection of caregiving staff utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions, supervises and evaluates employees based on established performance standards, and ensures timely submission of personnel actions.
• 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.
• 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

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have a 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.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training, and demonstrated on-the-job competency are required. Travel to on and off-post locations is required.
• May be subject to irregular hours, evenings, and weekends.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to all pre-employment checks including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation as per AR 215-3, para 2.
• The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.

Qualifications

(QUAL 1) Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher including 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

(QUAL 2) A combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in a relevant field plus appropriate experience or additional coursework providing knowledge comparable to a four-year degree.

In addition, candidates must possess:

• Experience supervising or leading caregivers within child/youth facility-based programs.
• Experience managing a classroom setting within child and youth programs.
• Experience implementing and overseeing a structured child and youth program curriculum.
• Verbal communication skills demonstrated through training, presentations, meetings with parents and staff, or similar activities.