Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant - Stuttgart, Deutschland - US Army Installation Management Command

US Army Installation Management Command

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Stuttgart, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Duties

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Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.
Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of Employment

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Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Individual who have been trained will be required to administer routine and rescue medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and provide a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.
Travel to on and off post locations may be required.
Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
In consideration of COVID19, personnel within this area routinely wear personal protective equipment (cloth face coverings, latex gloves, and face shields) while performing their regular duties.

Qualifications

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Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth plus an associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, for example
:Child Development Centers

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Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education

School Age

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Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Special Education

Youth Services

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Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, Physical Education, or directly-related behavioral or cultural science (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology, sociology of the family, gender identity, parenting.
General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying.

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Possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.
A bachelor's Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.

Applicants that possess at least one of the following will be considered highly preferred and may be sent first for consideration.

A Bachelor's degree with a major course of study in Special Education.
Special Needs Course work (must include a minimum of 12 semester hours directly related to severe and profound disabilities or intellectual disability)
Experience assisting with childcare or youth program national accreditation processes.
Experience participating in multidisciplinary or higherlevel child/youth program inspections.
Experience working with varying age groups (early childhood, school age, youth).
Experience leading or mentoring lower level childcare/youth program staff.

Education

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_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

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**This position is geared towards applicants with a Special