CYP Leader

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Summary

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.

Duties

The Child and Youth Program (CYP) Leader provides direct care and instruction to children and youth (6 weeks to 18 years) in addition to guidance, assistance, and mentoring for CY Program Assistants. 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 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

You must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent Unit
This is a designated position and Random Drug Testing required
You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
May be required to pass pre-employment examination
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Qualifications

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age.

Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.

Skills to apply Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.

Skill in understanding interests and motivation of individuals and groups in a CYP environment.

Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.

Skills to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to CY Program.

Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations.

Ability to train employees on variety of issues to include recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse, etc.

Ability to develop curriculum outlines and lesson plans/guides.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Education

In accordance with DoDI 6060.2, must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

The Military Child Care Act requires national accreditation of CY programs.

Minimum education requirements are required by the accrediting body.

Incumbents must have one of the following:

Completion of DoN Standardized Module Training AND 12-Months DOD standardized training courses and 1 year of 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 appropriateprogramming for children and youth.

OR

A minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate and 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.