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South Carolina Staffing

C & Y PROGRAM TECHNICIAN (GSE-05) CY2

South Carolina Staffing, Ladys Island, South Carolina, United States, 29907

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Marine Corps Community Services Position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps community. We offer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors, and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities: Provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth in a Department of Defense Children and Youth Program (CYP). Serve as CYP Technician in one or more CYPs. Work 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. Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions. Serve as a mentor for the assigned CY team. Work with senior staff to provide instruction and training to lower-level employees. Assist lower-level employees in completing the Foundation Training Program. Assist the Training & Curriculum (T&C) Specialist in helping lower-level program assistants translate professional development training into practice. Model appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth. Provide suggestions and make recommendations to credential practicum candidates. Record observations and charts progress of team members' on-the-job skills and reports findings to trainer. Frequently consult the T&C Specialist on strategies to further assist team members' professional development efforts. Provide input to the supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignments, performance evaluations, incentive awards, etc. Provide input to CY training plans based on observed training needs. Work within prescribed staff-to-participant ratios with children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Maintain control and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of participants. Oversee arrival and departure and supervise participants during the daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. Plan, coordinate, and conduct activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepare and implement program options for participants with special needs. Encourage participant's interest and establish a program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Provide recommendations to the T&C Specialist and Program Lead of changes and adjustments to activities and plans where necessary to meet unusual situations. Continually review activities and plans for appropriateness. Work with the T&C Specialist, supervisors, and Program Lead to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of participants. Work with CYP team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Assist participants with special projects, homework, and life skills. Interact with participants using appropriate approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Interact professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel. Participate in conferences with parents, program staff, school representatives, and local installation command personnel. Brief other employees and parents. Notes special instructions provided by parents. Ensure participants (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions. Plan and conduct activities for parents encouraging parents to become involved. Observe program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and report as directed. Set up displays and bulletin boards. Arrange for and serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable. Inventory equipment on a recurring basis and recommend replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Secure supplies, equipment, and facilities. Collect, maintain, and report program participation data. Use designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with Marine Corps and local installation command baseline standards and metrics. Ensure assigned area achieves and maintains standards for Department of Defense certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Provide care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with Marine Corps and local installation command policies, guidance, and standards. Complete training requirements using approved Office of the Secretary of Defense and Service materials, to include designated training modules. Ensure compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to Department of Defense CY programs. Perform other related duties as assigned. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours. Requirements: Be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have the ability to speak, read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45 pounds independently and over 45 pounds with assistance. Activities may require incumbent to drive an automobile (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children). May be required to obtain a government driver's license. Prior experience working with children, youth, or teens required. Skill to interpret and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices for children and teens. Must have one of the following: completion of Department of Defense Standardized Module training AND twenty-four months experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) level OR a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND completion of 1 year at the CY Program Assistant/base level 4 where incumbent displayed knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth OR a minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development, or related field, which can include recreation, youth recreation, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, early childhood education, psychology, social work, home economics with emphasis in human development, or other degrees as appropriate. Successfully complete all required training for Program Assistant (Entry, Intermediate, and Target Level). Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with Department of Defense and Marine Corps policy for employees who provide childcare services. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all Department of Defense training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, Department of Defense Standardized Module Training, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain current food handlers, CPR, and First Aid certifications. Position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.