The purpose of the of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Assistant Training Specialist is to assist the CYP Training Specialist in providing and delivering a comprehensive training program to CYP employees and Child Development Home (CDH) providers.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

Requirements

• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition 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 Child and Youth Programs.
• Pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Positions at the Child Development Center are a year round position. Hours will be between 5:15am and 7:00pm. Work shifts may include some evenings and/or weekends to support training requirements.
• Public Trust is a type of background investigation, but it is not a security clearance. Depending on the job, you must complete either the Standard Form 85 (SF85) or 85P (SF85P) questionnaire.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. Knowledge, skill and ability to assist managing mentally appropriate program for the age groups served. Knowledge and background of child and youth program including principles, practices and techniques of child and youth development. Knowledge of the federal and state laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect. Knowledge of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council on Accreditation (COA), and National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) accreditation criteria and processes, as well as the required programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and 4-H, and the skills and knowledge to implement the Department of Defense (DoD) certification standards. Knowledge of how to identify the interests and motivations of individuals and groups. Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of programs. Skill in developing curriculum outlines, training outlines, courses of study, and lesson plans and guides. Ability to conduct training workshops. Ability to provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers. Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, child illnesses, individuals with physical and emotional disorders). Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, as well as possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School-Age (MSA) credential orequivalent and 3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of a competency in developmentalllly appropriate programming.

OR

A 2 year degree in Early Childhood education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which includes 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 AND 2 years of full time experience working with children and youth.

OR

A 4 year degree in the above fields of study AND a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and youth.

Note: A minimum 2 year degree if preferred.

Contacts

• Address NSF Dahlgren 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
• Name: NDW NAF HR
• Email: [email protected]