CYP Assistant Training & Curriculum Specialist

Vacancy Announcement Number:         17-218

Job Title, PPlan, Series, & Grade:          Child & Youth Program Assistant Training & Curriculum Specialist, NF-1702-03

Location:                                              Child Development Home (CDH), San Diego, CA

Status:                                                 Regular Full Time

Pay Range:                                           $20.42-$23.15

Opening Date:                                      16 October 2017

Closing Date:                                        31 October 2017

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Assistant Training & Curriculum Specialist position is to assist the CYP Training Specialist in providing and delivering a comprehensive training program to the CYP employees and Child Development Home (CDH) providers that supports the professional requirements of their positions and implementing a developmentally appropriate program that fosters the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development of children and youth, ages 6 weeks to 18 years. A comprehensive CYP training program directly correlates to the quality of child and youth programs provided. The incumbent will be assigned to work with the CYP Training Specialist, who determines specific base tasks, provides detailed initial instructions and is available for guidance and advice on all aspects of work to be accomplished. The incumbent assists the CYP Training Specialist in role modeling, mentoring, coordinating, and providing training; observing for successful implementation of training; assessing development of children and youth by direct observation; and providing services that lead to obtaining and/or maintaining accreditation by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council of Accreditation (COA), or National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) and to provide services in support of the implementation of the Boys and Girls Club (BGCA), and 4-H curriculum. The incumbent will split time between CDC and YSF. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Incumbents must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School-Age (MSA) credential or equivalent AND 3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of a competency in developmentally appropriate programming

  OR

• A minimum 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development or other degrees as appropriate is preferred AND 2 year of full-time experience working with children or youth (preferred)

  OR

• A 4–year degree in the above fields of study AND a minimum of 1 year experience working with children or youth

• Knowledge, skill, and ability to assist managing a developmentally appropriate program for the age groups served

• Knowledge and background of child and youth programs including principles, practices, and techniques of child and youth development

• Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect

• Knowledge of the NAEYC, COA and NAFCC accreditation criteria and process, the required programs of the BGCA, 4-H, and the skills and knowledge to implement the Department of Defense (DoD) certification standards

• Knowledge in interests and motivation of individuals and groups

• Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of programs

• Skill to assist in developing curriculum outlines, courses of study lesson plans/guides, and to conduct training workshops

• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers

• Ability to assist in training employees on a variety of issues to include recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse, etc.

• Ability to assist in identifying and responding to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders

• Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state, or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills

• Must be able to favorably pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free of communicable disease

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms

   

HOW TO APPLY:  Submit a NAF employment application form to the NAF Human Resources Office, Building 3210, Anchors Catering and Conference Center, Naval Base, San Diego, 2375 Recreation Way, San Diego, California 92136-5518 or fax to (619) 556-9537. Applications may also be submitted via email to nafswjobs@navy.mil. Submitted applications will be retained for 90 days. For more information, visit our website at https://navylifesw.com/sandiego/about/jobs/. Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may not be interviewed. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection. Participation in direct deposit upon employment is required.

Dept. of the Navy NAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resource Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Navy Region Southwest is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Sailors and their family members have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce.