Child and Youth Program Leader

Child and Youth Program Leader - 2,000 Dollars in Sign‑on and Retention Bonuses Available

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The incumbent provides specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs, alongside guidance, assistance and mentoring for CY Program Assistants. The role operates under a supervisor or higher‑graded employee who sets assignment scopes and aids in complex, non‑routine problems.

The duties and responsibilities are grouped into the following categories:

• Mentor assigned CY Program Assistant team.
• Work with senior employees to provide instruction and training to lower‑level employees.
• Assist lower‑level employees in completing the Standardized Module Training.
• Assist the Training and Curriculum Specialist in translating professional development training into practice by mentoring, guiding and role‑modeling.
• Model appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.
• Provide suggestions and make recommendations to credential practicum candidates.
• Assist the T&C Specialist with recording observations and charting progress of team members’ on‑the‑job skills.
• Consult frequently with the T&C Specialist for guidance on strategies to further assist team members’ professional development efforts.

• Plan activities based on observed needs of individual children and youth and continually review for appropriateness.
• Work with T&C Specialist, supervisor, and CY Program Assistants to implement activities and special events that meet physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs, incorporating special instructions from parents.
• Prepare and implement program options for children and youth with special requirements and assist with special projects, homework, and life skills.
• Recommend adjustments to activities and plans where necessary to meet unusual situations.
• Set up displays and bulletin boards.
• Arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.

• Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
• Make suggestions about improvements to the activity areas.
• Inventory equipment regularly and recommend replenishment of damaged, missing, or depleted supplies.
• Secure supplies, equipment, and facilities.

• Encourage participant interest and establish a program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
• Interact with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, NAF Component, and local installation command policies.
• Maintain control and accountability for whereabouts and safety.
• Oversee arrival and departure of children and youth and ensure departure with authorized person per parental instructions.
• Supervise during daily schedule of activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.

• Interact professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
• Participate in conferences with parents, employees, school representatives, and local installation command personnel.
• Brief other employees and parents.

• Observe children and youth and document developmental progression and/or concerns using the information in planning.
• Assist CY Program Assistants with assessment tasks when needed.

• Ensure assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
• Ensure compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.

• Collect, maintain, and report program participation data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

• This position has been identified as a Test…