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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Vacancy Announcement Number: CF10-127
Opening Date: March 08, 2010 Closing Date: March 22, 2010
Position: CYS Training Specialist, NF-1701-04
Salary: $34,500 - $44,500 Annual
Place of Work: MWR, Family Child Care Programs, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois
Position Status: This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
Number of Vacancy: 1
Duties: Serves as the Child and Youth Services (CYS) trainer and professional child/youth development education consultant for CDS, SAS, CLEOS, and/or YS program(s) with responsibility for ensuring the quality and consistency of programming to include: environment, equipment, materials, program structure, special needs inclusion, curriculum, risk management practices to minimize risk of abuse; supportive interactions and positive social development and oversight and coordination of activity/program schedules. Applies professional knowledge to plan and implement a comprehensive training and professional development program that promotes positive growth and development of children and youth IAW all applicable regulations and standards. Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of child and/or youth development philosophy, principles, methods, and techniques as endorsed by the Department of Army and nationally recognized child/youth organizations.

About the Position: Designs, administers and conducts the Foundation, Annual/On-Going training requirements based on course outlines. Conducts training both on-the-job and in classroom settings based on developed training plan. Evaluates staff/provider competence and conducts and documents quarterly training reviews with all direct staff and FCC Providers to discuss progress. Ensures program assistants/providers complete training within the prescribed timelines and informs directors of program assistant/FCC provider non-compliance with job training requirements. Ensures staffs is trained and follow risk management procedures (i.e., abuse prevention, identification, and reporting procedures; accident prevention, etc.) Acts as appropriate credential advisor and representative and maintains "Active" status. Acts as home accreditation Validator/Observer and maintains "Active" status as required. Identifies opportunities and arranges for training for management, administrative and Program Assistant staff. (DUTIES CONTINUE UNDER OTHER ADVANTAGES)



Who May Apply: (Click on Who May Apply)
  • Area of Consideration: 1. World-Wide. 2. All Sources. Apply via MWR Career Referral Program Resume Builder. Enter CF10-127 in the Vacancy Announcements section. Complete the resume builder at https://employment2.wftech.com/cfsc/ResumeBuilder

    Qualifications:
  • Successful completion of an undergraduate Degree that included or was supplemented by major study (at least 24 semester hours) in child development or early childhood education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled consistent with: For positions in CDC, FCC or CLEOS an undergraduate degree with a major course of study in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or Elementary Education is required. For positions in SAS an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood/Child Development; Youth Development; Elementary and Secondary Education is required. For positions in a middle school/teen program, an undergraduate degree in youth development, elementary education and secondary education is required. (QUALIFICATIONS CONITNUE UNDER OTHER ADVANTAGES)

  • Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
  • The experience described in your resume will be evaluated as related to the qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job.
  • On your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating.

    Other Information:(Click on Other Information)
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

    Other Advantages: (CONTINUATION OF DUTIES) Designs and implements annual CYS program plan to include training goals and objectives, plan to meet individual staff needs, curriculum framework that encompasses the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children/youth as well as incorporating the four (4) service areas for youth as required. Evaluates conducted trainings and training materials. Recommends suggested changes and improvements. Assists in development and implementation of parent education program. Defends and articulates appropriate child/youth practices with parents and installation officials.(CONTINUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS) OR Combination of education and experience as follows:
    Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in an appropriate CYS field commensurate with the program assigned as indicated above , plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described in the fields appropriate to the position. Appropriate experience and course work must be comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described above.
    In addition, candidate must possess:
    1. At least twelve (12) months experience working in child and youth programs.
    2. At least one year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.
    3. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
    4. Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff.
    5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
    6. The physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
    A Bachelor's degree in the appropriate field as indicated above, and two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a directly related field is fully qualifying for the position. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required. Travel to on and off post locations required. Priority consideration will be given to current and former NAF employees serving in a continuous position without time limits for at least one year.
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    Other Requirements:(Click on Other Requirements)
  • A medical examination is required.
  • Initiation of State Criminal History Repository checks for each state where an individual has resided for the past five years may be required prior to appointment to a position.
  • Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) that will be initiated prior to appointment to a NAF position.
  • Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check (NAC) that will be initiated upon appointment to a NAF position.
  • All required background checks of AR 215-3, must be successfully completed and maintained including Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI); to include a health assessment is required.
  • The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
  • If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
  • You must include the announcement number on your application.
  • Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
  • Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

    How to Apply: (Click on How to Apply)
  • Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

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    • Point of Contact: Career Referral Program, Email us at , NAFcrpjobs@conus.army.mil
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