The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Leader is to provide appropriate 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 the provision of guidance, assistance, and mentoring for the 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, non-routine problems encountered. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures. Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions. The duties and responsibilities of the CYP Leader have been grouped into categories, including mentor, curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities.

Conditions of employment

• The work requires considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• These positions are subject to background check and pre-employment drug screening in accordance with federal regulations.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age and MUST provide proof of High School Diploma or equivalent, and any additional education, certification, and or training as required prior to placement.

Completion of DoN Standardized Module Training AND 12-months experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) Level.  OR

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School age (MSA) credential AND completion of 1 year at the CY Program Assistant/Base Level 4 where incumbent displayed knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.  OR
• A minimum of a 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study which can include Youth Recreation, Phys. Ed, Elementary Ed, Secondary Ed, Psychology, Social Work or other degrees as appropriate.
  Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children from 6 to 18 years of age. Must possess maturity and judgment and be capable of handling emergency situations.  Demonstrate skill to provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to CY Program Assistants.  Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans.  Must possess organizational skills necessary for program planning and scheduling. Able to speak, read and write English and possess strong interpersonal skills. 
   

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 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.