The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Training Specialist position is to provide and deliver a comprehensive training program to CYP employees that supports the professional requirements of their positions and the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum/program that fosters the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development of children and youth, ages 6 weeks to 18 years.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below. Training

Requirements

• 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.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Work requires the use of both arms, hands, and legs, and involves prolonged standing, walking, reaching, and light lifting. Objects handled and carried seldom weigh in excess of 20 to 40 lbs.
• Work is normally performed inside with adequate lighting and heat. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and slippery floors.
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years old.

Qualifications

Combination of education and fulltime experience working with children. Knowledge, skill, and ability to independently manage 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. Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing programs. Skill to develop curriculum outlines, courses of study lesson plans/guides, and to conduct training workshops. Ability to provide guidance and leadership. Ability to identify and respond 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

A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (human development emphasis), Youth Development, Physical Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field of study AND 3 years of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children.

OR

A combination of education and experience (e.g. courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) plus appropriate experience or additional course work that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth,.

Contacts

• Address NAVSTA Mayport 414 Massey Ave Jacksonville, FL 32228-0048 US
• Name: Marquita Hall
• Email: [email protected]