CYS Assistant Director
Job Description
Full job description
duties
Serves as a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Assistant Director of a CYS Program with responsibility for assisting the supervisor in the operation of an assigned CYS program IAW all applicable regulations and standards.
Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of assigned staff and the safety and well being of children and youth IAW DoD, Army and local policies and standards.
Assists in maintaining DoD/Army certification for assigned program areas, and helps ensure program achieves and retains national accreditation or Army equivalent and maintains accreditation/Army equivalent standards.
Provides appropriate staff professional recognition and/or disciplinary action. Conducts written observations of staff during all hours of operation, and evaluates employees based on established performance standards.
Works cooperatively with other CYS managers to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality options for all children and youth. Serves as a member of the CYS Program Plan Team to develop written strategies for program improvement.
requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.
Proof of education is required at the time of application.
Good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease (verified through physical examination). Immunizations must be current including annual influenza vaccinations.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
Additional conditions of employment can be found in the Applicant Information Kit, link is in additional information below.
Any individual who was required to register with selective service and who has not registered or knowingly and willingly did not register before the requirement terminated or become inapplicable to the individual will not be appointed.
Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability determination.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Travel to on and off post locations may be required.
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.
Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required.
The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.
Qualifications
1. Successful completion of a 4-year college or university degree with a major course of study which directly relates to the appropriate CYS field consistent with:
For positions in Child Development Facilities: The education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled such as related behavioral science.
2. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required:
Experience that involved teaching children or other work that demonstrated the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to select, train, and supervise childcare and preschool employees, family childcare providers, or other care-giving adults.
Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs.
The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
Must possess comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.
OR
1. Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in education or appropriate CYS field as indicated above, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described.
2. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following is required:
3 months of directly related work experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to be filled.
Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs.
The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
Must possess comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.
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Education
Proof of education is required at the time of application, if applicable.
additional information
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Next steps
Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the announcement period to allow themselves ample time for application updates, if warranted. (E.g., to provide missing required documentation such as transcripts, high school diploma, etc. before announcement closes.) After we receive your complete application package your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. We will also review your application to make sure that your resume supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants may be sent based on cut off dates, the date order of application or other means outlined in the announcement text or in accordance with Army Regulation 215-3. You will be notified when your rating is determined. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualification and/or experience, you may lose consideration for the position. Please follow all instructions carefully; Errors and omissions may affect your eligibility.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Reasonable accommodation policy
Financial suitability
selective service
New employee probationary period
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Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
summary
Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a resume.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
Cover letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (VA)
HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
DA 3434 or equivalent
References or letters of recommendations
PCS orders
Proof of Marriage Status
summary
transcript
PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, if applicable.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
