A T&C Specialist is assigned responsibility for providing training to CYP employees and CDH providers based on needs of the CYP. The incumbent is expected to operate independently with minimum supervision toward the overall objectives of the programs. Incumbent utilizes child and youth development and training expertise to role model, mentor, coordinate and provide training, observe for successful implementation of training, assess development of children and youth by direct observation, and provide services that lead to obtaining and/or maintaining accreditation by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council on Accreditation (COA), or National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) and to provide services in support of the implementation of the Boys and Girls Club (BGCA), and 4-H curriculum.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the T &C Specialist can be grouped into categories, including training, classroom and program support, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.

Training

Orients new employees to the whole CYP system and provides them with basic information that can be applied in all settings.

Works with CYP Directors to establish training plans and schedules for employee and provider training. Arranges for total CYP training opportunities, including training of management, administration, food service, direct staff, and volunteers/contractors who support the CY Program. 

Provides  training that is appropriate for and tailored to the age group of the children and youth with whom the CYP employees, volunteers/contractors and CDH providers work.

Executes the Department of Navy (DoN) standardized Module training courses, provides initial and ongoing annual training, and ensures training is available to support career progression. Arranges for subject matter experts to conduct/support specialized training.

Ensures completion and documentation of required monthly training. Works with CY Program Assistants to ensure modules DOD standardized coursesare completed.

Identifies additional training needs.

Maintains training records and individual development plans. Prepares training status reports and recommendations to supervisors and notifies CYP Directors of employees' and providers' training status and performance.

Develops programs that encourage and support the pursuit of continuing higher education by documenting requirements for completion of the Child Development Associate (CDA) or the Military School-Age Credential (MSA), and providing information, assistance and guidance to employees and providers who are seeking college-level classes to meet their professional goals.

Assists the CDH Director and CDH Monitor(s) to encourage providers to become accredited.

Develops a working relationship with local colleges, universities and professional organizations and advises employees/providers about continuing avenues of professional development.

Classroom/Program Support

Ensures that the required Navy curriculum is implemented within each CYP (i.e., supports implementation and execution of the Navy standardized curriculum within the Child Development Center(CDC), including assisting CY Program Assistants and Leaders by documenting observations and assessments, evaluating classroom environments, reviewing weekly activity plans, and providing additional training when needed).

Coordinates programming that supports the children and youth's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development regardless of setting or length of time in care.

Ensures the quality and consistency of developmental programming to include the environment, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management practices, and oversight and coordination of activity schedules and lesson plans.

Observes in program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess employee competency and direct training needs for groups and/or individuals.                                       Provides feedback to employees and supervisors.

Works with CY Program Assistants and Leaders to evaluate classroom or activity area environments and makes recommendations to the Director for the selection of developmentally appropriate toys, materials and equipment.

Maintains a resource file library to aid employees in preparing lesson plans and activity schedules and to assist with training objectives.

Reviews lesson plans to ensure they are appropriate and based on curriculum requirements.  Provides daily assistance with plans if needed.

Additional Responsibilities

In the absence of the CYP Director, incumbent may assume the responsibilities of the CYP Director and perform duties and requirements of the position.

Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
• You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent Unit
• May be required to pass pre-employment examination
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
• May be required to pass a Drug Screening and Medical Evaluation
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles

Qualifications

Knowledge Required by the Position

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 adult learning techniques and strategies and experience training adult learners.

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.

Knowledge in interests and motivation of individuals and groups.

Skill in planning, organizing, and implementing a variety of programs.

Skill to develop curriculum outlines, courses of study lesson plans/guides, and to conduct training workshops.

Ability to provide guidance and leadership to employees and providers.

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.

Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and relationship with others.

Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

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. 

Physical Demands

The incumbent may be required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and standing and lifting up to 40 pounds. The incumbent may be required to drive an automobile when visiting other CYP sites.

Work Environment

The work involves every day risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs and services, such as exposure to disease, injuries from lifting children or youth or supplies up to 40 pounds. Training and office areas are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. May work an uncommon tour of duty to include evening and weekend work to accommodate schedules of employees and providers.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Using the qualifications of the positions, a predetermined Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application.  Applicants who do not meet the qualifications required will not be interviewed and interviews may be limited to best qualified applicants.

Management reserves the right to consider and make additional hiring selections, for this specific position, from the certified list of eligible candidates within 90 days of the closing date of this job announcement.

Conditions of Employment:

Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children.   Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.

Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).

Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.