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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.. Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy to include annual influenza vaccinations.. 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 or Secondary Education is required.. Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

training specialist

Duties <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Observes in appropriate program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess and evaluate staff competency and provide feedback.</li><li>Manages program to budget. Conducts written analyses of budget variances, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements. Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul>Requirements Conditions of Employment <ul><li>Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.</li><li>Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.</li><li>A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).</li><li>May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends.</li><li>Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.</li><li>Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.</li><li>The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.</li><li>Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required.</li><li>Travel to on and off post locations required.</li><li>Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy to include annual influenza vaccinations. </li></ul>Qualifications (QUAL 1): 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: <ul><li>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.</li><li>For positions in SAS an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood/Child Development; Youth Development; Elementary or Secondary Education is required.</li><li>Please note, general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying. </li></ul>OR Combination Of Education And Experience As Follows (QUAL 2): 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 (to QUAL 1 or QUAL 2), candidate must possess: <ul><li> At least twelve (12) months experience working in child and youth programs.</li><li> 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.</li><li> The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.</li><li> Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff.</li><li> Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.</li><li> 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. </li></ul>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. Highly Preferred: Twelve months experience working in child and youth programs, and a minimal of one year experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff, and experience planning and organizing work, analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions, and experience communicating effectively orally and in writing. Candidates meeting highly preferred criteria may be referred first for consideration. Education Proof of education is required at the time of application. Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). Additional information Area of Consideration The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is within the local commuting area of Fort Meade, which is defined as Washington Local Commuting Area: District of Columbia- Maryland Local Commuting Area: Counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, St. Mary's and Washington- Virginia Local Commuting Area: Counties of Albemarle, Arlington, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Greene, King George, Loudoun, Madison, Orange, Prince William, Spotsylvania, and Stafford- Pennsylvania Local Commuting Area: County of Adams. Proof of education is required at the time of application. This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials every two weeks or as vacancies occur. If all positions are filled, this announcement may close early. PCS Costs <ul><li>Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. </li></ul>Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials <ul><li>This is a pay-banded position.</li><li>Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).</li><li>Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. </li></ul>Incentives and Bonuses <ul><li>Incentives will not be paid. </li></ul>Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances <ul><li>Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. </li></ul>Other: <ul><li>Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.</li><li>This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program.</li><li>Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.</li><li>Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, </li><li>Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. 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