CYP Child and Youth Program Training & Curriculum Specialist Job in Naval Air Station Fallon, NV

Vacancy No. 25-12622693 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $31.61 to $31.61 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 11/22/2024 Close Date 12/2/2024
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Locations:
Naval Air Station Fallon, NV


Summary

Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers high quality early care and youth services in center-based (birth - five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness). The purpose of the Child and Youth Program Assistant Training & Curriculum Specialist is to assist the CYP Training Specialist in providing and delivering a comprehensive training program to CYP employees and Child Development Home providers.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities of the CYP Assistant Training Specialist cam be grouped into categories, including training, classroom and program support, compliance, and additional responsibilities as described below.

Training
Assists in the development of a CYP training plan and assists with identifying and addressing training needs.

Assists with orientation training for new CYP employees and CDH providers.

Assists in the execution of Standardized Module Training and completion of orientation, initial and ongoing annual training.

Assists in maintaining training records and individual training plans and preparing training status reports.

Assists in ensuring completion and documentation of required monthly training. Works with CYP Program Assistants to ensure modules are complete.

Encourages and supports continuing higher education of employees and providers. Provides information about the Child Development Associate (CDA), the Military School-Age Credential (MSA) and higher level opportunities. Mentors employees in this effort.

Classroom/Program Support
Assists in supporting and implementing the required Navy curriculum to be used by CYP (i.e. supports implementation and execution of the Navy standardized curriculum within the Child Development Center (CDC), including assisting CY Program Assistants and Leaders by documenting observations and assessments, evaluating classroom environments, reviewing weekly activity plans, and providing additional training when needed).

Assists in ensuring the quality and consistency of developmental programming to include environment, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management practices and oversight and coordination of activity schedules and lesson plans.

Assists in coordinating programming that supports the children and youth's physical, social/emotional, cognitive and language development regardless and setting or length of time in care.

Completes monthly classroom observations and assists in providing feedback.

Role models appropriate behaviors and techniques working with children and youth.

Assist in selecting developmentally appropriate toys, materials and equipment.

Helps maintain a resource file library to aid in preparing lesson plans and activity schedules and to assist with training objectives.

Assists with the development and implementation of parent education and parent participation programs.

Compliance
Assists with the provision of training to employees to ensure classroom compliance with fire, safety and sanitation rules and regulations.

Additional Responsibilities
In the absence of the CYP Training Specialist, incumbent may assume Training Specialist responsibilities and perform duties and requirements of the position under the guidance of the CYP Director.

Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Performs other duties as asigned.





Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
  • Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
  • Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
  • May be required to work an uncommon tour including evening and weekend hours.
  • May be required to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license, transport children, and/or attend field trips.

Qualifications

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.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

**Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.**

Child Development Associate (CDA), Military School-Age Credential (MSA) or equivalent AND 3 years of experience in the child and/or youth profession.

OR

A 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other
degrees as appropriate AND 2 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

A four-year degree or higher in these areas AND 1 year of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online.

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Agency contact information

Jocelyne Bradley
Address
NAS Fallon
4755 Pasture Road, Building 309, Rm#33
Fallon, NV 89496
US
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Next steps

Applicants who do not meet the above requirements or submit all required forms may not be considered. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection.


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