CYS Training Specialist NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Rock Island, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The CYS Training Specialist plans and implements a comprehensive training and professional development program that promotes the positive growth and development of children and youth in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. The position designs, administers, and conducts Foundation and annual or ongoing training based on course outlines, both on the job and in classroom settings.

The specialist develops an annual CYS program plan that includes training goals and objectives, plans to address individual staff needs, and a curriculum framework covering children's and youths' social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The role also observes staff in program settings throughout operating hours to assess competency and provide feedback, and manages the program budget, analyzes variances, and prepares funding justifications.

This is a full-time position with the Rock Island Arsenal Child Development Center, serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, in Rock Island, Illinois. Travel to on- and off-post locations is required. CYS Regular and FLEX employees working at least 15 hours receive a 100% childcare discount for their first child and 25% for each additional child. Incentives will not be paid.

Requirements

• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements for the position.
• Complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and all pre-employment checks under AR 215-3, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Successfully complete and maintain the Crime Control Act requirements.
• Maintain satisfactory performance, complete required training, and demonstrate on-the-job competency.
• Travel to on- and off-post locations as required.
• Maintain a current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and required immunizations under current Army and DoD policy, including annual influenza vaccination.
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher, including at least 24 semester hours of major study in child development, childhood education, or another appropriate field. For CDC positions, appropriate fields include Early Childhood Education, Child Development, and/or Elementary Education; general psychology or sociology courses do not qualify.
• Alternatively, have at least 24 semester hours in an appropriate CYS field and comparable work experience that provides directly related knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to the described four-year course of study.
• Have at least 12 months of experience working in child and youth programs.
• Have at least one year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level, applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
• Be able to plan and organize work, analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather relevant data, and recognize solutions.
• Have experience planning and conducting training for child and youth staff.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Provide proof of education and relevant transcripts with the application. Transcripts must be legible, in English, and show the school and applicant names.
• For foreign education, provide an evaluation from a qualified private organization showing equivalency to accredited U.S. education, or documentation that a U.S.-accredited college or university granted full credit for the courses.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages and do not include photos.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Department of War Child & Youth Services; candidates with this experience are highly preferred and may be sent first for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a comprehensive training and professional development program that promotes positive growth and development of children and youth in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Design, administer, and conduct Foundation and annual or ongoing training based on course outlines.
• Conduct training on the job and in classroom settings according to the training plan.
• Design and implement the annual CYS program plan, including training goals and objectives, plans addressing individual staff needs, and a curriculum framework covering social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Observe in appropriate program settings throughout operating hours to assess and evaluate staff competency and provide feedback.
• Manage the program budget, analyze budget variances in writing, and prepare justifications for program resource funding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• CYS Regular and FLEX employees working a minimum of 15 hours receive a 100% childcare discount for their first child and 25% for each additional child.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Employees may have opportunities for professional development, training, education, and certification programs.
• Employees have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized when a move is determined to be in the Government's interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level