Child and Youth Program Leader

6 days ago


Bremerton, Washington, United States Commander, Navy Installations Full time

Job Summary:

The Child and Youth Program Leader provides specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. This includes guidance, assistance, and mentoring for CY Program Assistants.

The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex, nonroutine problems encountered.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct care and instruction to children and youth (6 weeks to 18 years)
  • Guides, assists, and mentors CY Program Assistants
  • Works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee
  • Provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on complex, nonroutine problems

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mentor CY Program Assistants
  • Plan activities for program participants based on observed needs
  • Review activities and plans for appropriateness
  • Work with T&C Specialist, supervisor, and CY Program Assistants to implement activities and special events
  • Prepare and implement program options for children and youth with special requirements

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth
  • 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
  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • One (1) year of experience at the CY-02 (GSE-04) level or equivalent
  • Completion of DOD Standardized Module Training AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level
  • OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level
  • OR A minimum of 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 12 months Experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level

Additional Information:

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).



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