Child And Youth Program Leader (Gse-05) Cy2

INTRODUCTION: This position serves as a team leader with responsibility for ensuring the program staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The incumbent plans and implements age and developmentally appropriate daily activities planned experiences interactions and field trips. These include a balance of CYP professional-guided and child/youth-initiated experiences that support goals and outcomes for children and youth. The incumbent works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor 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. Day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with assistance available from the supervisor when required. The incumbent refers deviations problems and unfamiliar situations to the supervisor. The work includes numerous and unrelated processes and procedures concerning the wide variety of activities in a CYP. The incumbent is expected to apply subject knowledge ensure policy compliance and use initiative and creativity in accomplishing plans outcomes goals and objectives. Work is reviewed in terms of overall effectiveness and successful operation of the program compliance with policies and regulations and patron and command satisfaction. The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. The incumbent has knowledge of Federal State and local laws governing the detection prevention and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect.

SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH: Ensures the supervision accountability and oversight of program participants in compliance with the Department of War (DoW) United States Marine Corps (USMC) and local installation policies standards and guidance. Assures staff-child ratios are always maintained in assigned classroom/program area. Maintains awareness and accountability for the whereabouts and safety of all children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years within the assigned group. Monitors staff-to-child or youth ratios to ensure there is adequate staffing and adjusts in accordance with established procedures to cover breaks and staff absences. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions and facility procedures. Actively supervises and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines indoor and outdoor activities on field trips specialty outings and special events. Responds to minor illness or injury renders aid as needed and completes and submits accident/incident report documentation. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness abuse or neglect and reports as directed. Arranges for and serves appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.

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EVALUATIONS:

Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma (or equivalent). Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with addition to the above candidates must possess a minimum of one years experience at the next lower grade working in group program with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child and youth development. Completion of DoW standardized training courses. OR A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential OR Associates degree in early childhood elementary or secondary education; child and youth development or special education or related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. OR Bachelors degree or advanced degree in early childhood elementary or secondary education; child and youth development or special education or related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.