Youth Development Program Lead & Mentor

U.S. Department of the Navy; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Navy seeks a qualified individual to provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CYP programs.

The incumbent mentors CY Program Assistants and works under the supervision of a higher graded employee who guides scope and nonroutine problem solving. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs, child development principles, and safety procedures is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.
• Skills to apply Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Skill in understanding interests and motivation of individuals and groups in a CYP environment.
• Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
• Skills to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program
• Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to train employees on variety of issues to include recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse, etc.
• Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans/guides.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• One (1) year of experience at the CY-02 (GSE-04) level or equivalent displaying knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth in CY programs.
• Mentor and guide CY Program Assistants under supervision.
• Apply knowledge of developmentally appropriate programming to meet the needs of participants.
• Develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans/guides.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff and participants.

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Navy seeks a qualified individual to provide specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CYP programs.

The incumbent mentors CY Program Assistants and works under the supervision of a higher graded employee who guides scope and nonroutine problem solving. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs, child development principles, and safety procedures is required.